Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall

 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in Southeast Coast and parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:47 am Monday, 28 March 2022.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may occur over areas southeast of Double Island Point to Crows Nest to Warwick. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 140 mm are possible, reaching up to 180 mm over coastal areas and ranges. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL leading to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible with thunderstorms with six-hourly rainfall totals in excess of 200 mm. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected. Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. A Flood Watch is current for parts of southern Queensland, refer to www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Caboolture, Coolangatta and Ipswich.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday.

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 Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/2176?lang=en

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