MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY AND ACROSS THE WEEKEND A trough and southerly change is located about the southeast coast on Friday. Another trough will linger for several days across southern and central Queensland, drawing deep tropical moisture more broadly across the state. These features are expected to enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days. Moderate to heavy falls are likely across the Flood Watch area for the remainder of Friday, slowly moving to the north into the weekend. Catchments are beginning to become wet due to rainfall on Thursday and Friday morning, with river level rises and areas of flooding likely across the Flood Watch area. Minor to moderate flooding is possible from Friday afternoon and over the weekend, with rapid river level rises possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall. Heavy rainfall may cause significant flash flooding, including over densely populated areas within the Flood Watch. There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls, particularly over the weekend. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings issued as required.
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts. Locations which may be affected include Giru and Clare. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Channel Country, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Blackall, Woorabinda, Isisford, Blackwater, Taroom and Rolleston. 61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm. 58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm. 51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 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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