Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and
Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:06 am Thursday, 1 February 2024.
Severe thunderstorms have redeveloped east of Charters
Towers.
Weather Situation: A moist and very unstable environment has
supported severe thunderstorms to reform in parts of the northern
interior.
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 Richmond and Gregory
Springs.
84 mm recorded in 3 hours to 1:45 am at Maryvale Creek.
78 mm recorded in 3 hours to 1:45 am at Battery Creek.
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.
31/Jan/2024 04:12 PM