Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North West and Channel Country Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 9:05 am Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
Redevelopment of heavy rainfall remains possible across
Queensland's western interior today.
Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is currently
located around Middleton. It is forecast to remain slow-moving
across the western interior today before shifting to the north or
northwest on Wednesday.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may redevelop over
areas between Cloncurry, Boulia and Middleton later today. 6-hourly
rainfall totals between 60 to 120 mm are possible. 24-hourly
rainfall totals between 90 to 180 mm are also possible.
A Flood Watch and several Flood Warnings are also current for the
Central West, Channel Country and Gulf of Carpentaria catchments.
See http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Boulia, Duchess, Selwyn,
Mckinlay and Middleton.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger
asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes
out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be
identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are
dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has
passed.
29/Jan/2024 11:11 PM