Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Capricornia and parts of Gulf Country, North West,
Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields,
Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 11:44 pm Thursday, 11 November 2021.
Severe thunderstorms continue across various parts of
Queensland.
Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass extends
across the state ahead of a deepening low over northwest New South
Wales.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Gladstone, Rockhampton, Barcaldine, Yeppoon, Moranbah and
Mount Morgan.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs
and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is
CANCELLED.
46mm in 30 minutes was recorded at Mt Stradbroke earlier this
afternoon.
51mm in 1 hour was recorded at Top of Brisbane Alert this
evening
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
12/Nov/2021 12:50 AM