Avisos

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Clermont, Mackay, Moranbah, St Lawrence and Sarina. VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. 91MM WAS RECORDED AT ROCKSIDE MT IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:45PM 87MM WAS RECORDED AT MULGOWIE RD IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:29PM 82MM WAS RECORDED AT MCGARRIGAL RD IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:24PM 95mm WAS RECORDED AT SOUTH KARIBOE CREEK IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:36PM. 71mm was recorded at St Kilda Rd (inland of Bundaberg) in the 1 hour to 3:45pm. 57mm was recorded at Nearum Rd (inland of Bundaberg) in the 30 minutes to 3:29pm. 81mm was recorded at Canaan Creek in the 2 hours to 2:55pm. 64mm was recorded at Devon Hills in the 1 hour to 2:45pm. 47 mm was recorded at Holmleigh in the 1 hour to 10:30 am.Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 9:55 pm Friday, 10 January 2025.Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * 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.The next warning is due to be issued by 12:55 am Saturday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology