19/12/2024
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.
Issued at 5:38 am Friday, 20 December 2024.
Heavy rainfall continues about the northern Central Coast this morning.
Weather Situation: Thunderstorms have developed along a trough extending across the north of the state. An airmass rich in moisture will result in a risk of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and showers.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
140 mm of rainfall recorded at Pallarenda in the 3 hours to 4:08 am
191 mm of rainfall recorded at Picnic Bay in the 6 hours to 3:51 am
107 mm of rainfall recorded at South Townsville in the 2 hours to 11:55 pm
176 mm of rainfall recorded at O'Connell in the 6 hours to 10:00 pm
152 mm of rainfall recorded at Antoneys Crossing in the 3 hours to 6:42 pm
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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:40 am.
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.
