TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE WEATHER WARNING.
For heavy rainfall leading to localised flash flooding and potentially worsening the existing river flood situation. For people in the Southeast Coast District and eastern parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District.
Issued at 10:45 am on Thursday 6 January 2011 Synoptic Situation: At 10am EST, an upper level low was developing over the southeastern interior of Queensland. A slow moving surface trough extended from
northwestern Queensland into eastern Darling Downs.
Rain areas and thunderstorms will increase further through the Southeast Coast District and eastern parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District today. Some heavy falls are expected which may lead to localised flash flooding and/or worsen existing river flooding.
Rainfall is expected to ease about the Southeast Coast District during Friday.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected through the Capricornia and remaining parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District. Locally heavy falls may occur today with these thunderstorms and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued as necessary.
Flood warnings are current for various rivers and streams in these districts; refer to this link www.bom.gov.au/qld for further information.
The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected area should:
· avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters
· take care on the roads, especially in heavy downpours
· avoid swimming in swollen rivers and creeks
Contact the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance if required.
northwestern Queensland into eastern Darling Downs.
Rain areas and thunderstorms will increase further through the Southeast Coast District and eastern parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District today. Some heavy falls are expected which may lead to localised flash flooding and/or worsen existing river flooding.
Rainfall is expected to ease about the Southeast Coast District during Friday.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected through the Capricornia and remaining parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett District. Locally heavy falls may occur today with these thunderstorms and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued as necessary.
Flood warnings are current for various rivers and streams in these districts; refer to this link www.bom.gov.au/qld for further information.
The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected area should:
· avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters
· take care on the roads, especially in heavy downpours
· avoid swimming in swollen rivers and creeks
Contact the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance if required.
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