Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin,
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:45 pm Saturday, 13 October 2018.
Weather Situation:
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy
rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over
the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and
Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and
Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and
Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include
Emerald, Clermont, Charters Towers, Blackwater, Pentland and
Cardwell.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the North
Tropical Coast and Tablelands district. Locations which may be
affected include Mareeba, Atherton, Millaa Millaa, Gordonvale and
Babinda.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
13/Oct/2018 03:49 PM