Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin
and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:21 pm Wednesday, 24 November 2021.
A few slow-moving storms are producing locally heavy rainfall over
northeast Queensland.
Weather Situation: A moist unstable airmass and light winds will
lead to scattered slow-moving thunderstorms capable of locally
heavy rainfall.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Natal Downs and
Elgin Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Peninsula
district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
61 mm in 60 minutes has recently been recorded at Upper Poison
Creek west of Mount Garnet.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* 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.
24/Nov/2021 08:30 PM