Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of the
Herbert and Lower Burdekin and
Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:23 am Sunday, 3 January 2016.
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 areas inland of Bowen and near Proserpine.
Rainfall of 77mm in an hour have been recorded inland of Bowen.
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.
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