Friday, December 3, 2010

QLD Severe Weather Warning: Flash Flooding


QLD Severe Weather Warning: Flash Flooding
Source: Bureau of Meteorology


For people in the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central Coast, Capricornia
and northern Maranoa and Warrego forecast districts.
Issued at 4:20 am on Friday 3 December 2010

Synoptic Situation:
At 4am, an active trough system was located over western Queensland. The trough
is expected to move east, reaching central parts of the state by this evening.

Heavy rain leading to localised flash flooding is possible about the northern
Maranoa and Warrego district and central districts today.

The heavier rainfalls are expected to ease from the west during the afternoon
and evening as the trough shifts east.

The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected area should:

� avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters

Contact the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance if required.


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