Saturday, December 21, 2024

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast

AMBER THREAT

 

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:35 pm EST on Saturday 21 December 2024

Flood Watch Number: 4

LOCALISED HEAVY RAINFALL AND MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF COASTAL CATCHMENTS BETWEEN COOKTOWN AND MACKAY (INCLUDING TOWNSVILLE) FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A tropical low and trough lies over the northeast tropical coast, enhancing rainfall broadly across the Flood Watch area before pushing away further east over the Coral Sea later Saturday.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall and saturated in parts.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded in parts of the Flood Watch area in the last few days. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 15 - 80 mm are forecast during Saturday, with local heavier falls possible with thunderstorms.

There is significant uncertainty in the timing and location of the heaviest rainfall, though small coastal catchments may receive the highest rainfall totals. Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with minor riverine flooding possible in parts of the Flood Watch area from late Saturday. Due to the localised nature of heavier falls, at this stage it is not possible to be more specific about the areas of highest flood risk.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Daintree River(including Bloomfield River)

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River(minor flood warning current)

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers(minor flood warning current for Bohle River)

Haughton River(minor flood warning current)

Don and Proserpine Rivers(minor flood warning current for Don River)

Pioneer River(generalised flood warning current)

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment: Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam. Flood warnings are current for the Herbert, Bohle, Haughton, Don and Pioneer Rivers.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/



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Friday, December 20, 2024

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast

AMBER THREAT

 

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:22 pm EST on Friday 20 December 2024

Flood Watch Number: 3

LOCALISED HEAVY RAINFALL AND MINOR FLOODING LIKELY IN PARTS OF COASTAL CATCHMENTS BETWEEN COOKTOWN AND MACKAY (INCLUDING TOWNSVILLE) FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON

ISOLATED MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN AREAS OF HEAVIEST RAINFALL FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON ONWARDS

A trough associated with a developing tropical low over the tropical north is combining with a southeasterly surge to produce persistent showers and rain areas with embedded thunderstorms for parts of the Flood Watch area during Friday and into Saturday.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall and saturated in parts.

Widespread daily rainfall totals of 35 - 80 mm are likely on Friday. Localised heavier rainfall totals of 160 - 200 mm in a 6 hour period are likely for coastal regions and 100 -150 mm for inland areas during Friday, with isolated heavier falls up to 250 mm possible. Rainfall totals may ease slightly on Saturday, with likely widespread totals of 30 - 60 mm.

There is significant uncertainty in the timing and location of the heaviest rainfall, though small coastal catchments may receive the highest rainfall totals. Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with minor riverine flooding likely in parts of the Flood Watch area from Friday afternoon. Isolated moderate to major flooding may be possible in the areas of heaviest rainfall from Friday afternoon onwards. Due to the localised nature of the heavier falls, at this stage it is not possible to be more specific about the areas of highest flood risk.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Daintree River(including Bloomfield River)

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers(moderate flood warning current for Bohle River)

Haughton River(moderate flood warning current)

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers(minor flood warning current for Don River)

Pioneer River(generalised flood warning current)

Flood warnings are current for the Bohle, Haughton, Don and Pioneer Rivers.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy to Intense Rainfall

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy to Intense Rainfall

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:40 am Friday, 20 December 2024.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TODAY AND SATURDAY MORNING.

Weather Situation: A trough associated with a developing tropical low over the tropical north is combining with a southeasterly surge to produce persistent showers and rain areas with embedded thunderstorms for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts today and through Saturday morning.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue from near Ingham to areas to the north of Mackay today and through Saturday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 160 to 200 mm are likely for coastal regions, and 100 to 150 mm for inland areas.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible near the low's centre over the Herbert and Lower Burdekin tonight and through Saturday morning with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm, most likely near the coast.

Heavy, locally intense rainfall is forecast to ease below warning thresholds during the late morning or afternoon.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.

A Flood Watch and multiple Flood Warnings are also current for the area, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Palm Island, Ayr, Proserpine and Giru.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.


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Thursday, December 19, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:42 pm Thursday, 19 December 2024.

Heavy rainfall continues about northeast Qld tonight.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms have developed along a trough extending across the north of the state. An airmass rich in moisture will result in a risk of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and showers.

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 Townsville, Hamilton Island, Ayr, Giru, Alva Beach and Clare.

121 mm of rainfall recorded at Picnic Bay in the 2 hours to 11:22 pm

62 mm of rainfall recorded at Pallarenda in the 30 minutes to 10:43 pm

176 mm of rainfall recorded at O'Connell in the 6 hours to 10:00 pm

152 mm of rainfall recorded at Antoneys Crossing in the 3 hours to 6:42 pm

99 mm of rainfall recorded at Major Creek in the 2 hours to 4:47 pm

42 mm of rainfall recorded at Redbank Creek in the 30 minutes to 3:55 pm

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.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and Central Coast catchments

AMBER THREAT

 

QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and Central Coast catchments

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:43 pm EST on Wednesday 18 December 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

LOCALISED HEAVY RAINFALL AND ISOLATED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN COASTAL AND ADJACENT INLAND AREAS BETWEEN INNISFAIL AND BOWEN (INCLUDING TOWNSVILLE)

A trough offshore of the tropical east coast south of Townsville may drift northward from tomorrow and linger for the following few days. A weak embedded low may form in the trough later this week.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain wet from rainfall recorded in recent days.

Widespread daily rainfall totals of 25 - 60 mm on Thursday and 35 - 80 mm on Friday are likely. Localised heavier rainfall totals of 150 mm in 6 hour period are likely, with isolated heavier falls exceeding 200 mm possible.

There is significant uncertainty in the timing and location of the heaviest rainfall, though small coastal catchments may receive the highest rainfall totals. Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with isolated minor riverine flooding possible. Due to the localised nature of the heavier falls, at this stage it is not possible to be more specific about the areas of highest flood risk.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers
(A minor flood warning is current)

A minor flood warning is current for the Don River.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Flood Safety Advice:

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:17 pm Tuesday, 17 December 2024.

Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall occurring between Proserpine and Ingham.

Weather Situation: A very moist unstable atmosphere in combination with an upper low pressure system is triggering thunderstorms with heavy rainfall about parts of the Central Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts.

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 Bowen, Ingham, Ayr, Proserpine, Giru, Woodstock, Abergowrie, Airlie Beach and Clare.

55mm recorded in the 30 minutes to 4:05pm at Peter Faust Dam.

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.


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Thursday, December 12, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:18 am Thursday, 12 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over parts of central Queensland.

Weather Situation: A surface trough positioned over central and northern Queensland is combining with high humidity to produce slow-moving severe thunderstorms.

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 Mackay, Proserpine, Collinsville, Eungella and Airlie Beach.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

114 mm was recorded at Sarich's (west of Mackay) in 2 hours to 10:20 pm.

64 mm was recorded at Wairuna Rd in 1 hour to 6:58 pm.

78 mm was recorded at Strathpark in 1 hour to 4:42 pm.

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.

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:02 pm Sunday, 1 December 2024.

Slow moving severe storms have developed over the coastal parts of Queensland, including Brisbane.

Weather Situation: A humid and unstable airmass has caused isolated severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon. Storms are slowly moving to the east and southeast. Further isolated severe thunderstorm development is possible over the remainder of the southeast throughout the afternoon.

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 Gold Coast, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Proserpine, Hamilton Island and Cleveland.

81.8 mm was recorded at Ayr Research Station in the 60 minutes to 12:45 pm.

70.0 mm was recorded at Rosalie in the 60 minutes to 12:53 pm.

77.0 mm was recorded at Holland Park West in the 30 minutes to 12:37 pm.

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.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:37 am Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue into the morning over the Townsville coast and inland parts.

Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass supported by an approaching upper trough is producing scattered showers and isolated severe thunderstorms over the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast and inland parts including the NSW border. Storms are generally slow moving and may continue throughout the morning.

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 Proserpine, Bowen, Hamilton Island, Ayr, Alva Beach and Mungindi.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

204 mm was reported at Haughton Bridge in the 6 hours to 05:40 am.

128 mm was reported at Giru Alert in the 3 hours to 05:15 am.

112 mm was reported at Peter Faust Dam in the 3 hours to 07:30 am.

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.


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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

AMBER THREAT
orange threat level QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:46 am Wednesday, 28 February 2024.

Slow moving thunderstorms leading to heavy rainfall about the Whitsunday Coast.

Weather Situation: A coastal convergence zone is generating slow moving thunderstorms with 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 Bowen, Proserpine and Airlie Beach.

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.


 
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Sunday, February 25, 2024

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

AMBER THREAT
orange threat level QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 11:20 pm Sunday, 25 February 2024.
Slow moving thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall between Mackay and Proserpine.

Weather Situation:
A moist unstable airmass is triggering thunderstorms with heavy rainfall between Mackay and Proserpine.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
37mm in 30 minutes to 11pm at Preston Alert.

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.


 
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