Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:37 pm EST on Wednesday 4 January 2017
Issue Number: 1
A surface trough located along the Central Queensland Coast is expected to produce enhanced showers and thunderstorms over the warning area through to Friday.
Widespread 24 hour rainfall totals of 150-200 mm are likely with locally heavier falls up to 300 mm possible.
River level rises above the minor flood level are possible.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to localised flash flooding.
Catchments at risk within the Flood Watch area include the Pioneer, Proserpine and Don Rivers.
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood warnings for Queensland.
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/brochures/flood_watch/ for further information about Flood Watch.
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
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecasts see: www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts
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