Source: Bureau of Meteorology
NITIAL FLOOD WATCH FOR THE FITZROY, BARCOO, WARREGO, MARANOA AND SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE BURDEKIN RIVER CATCHMENTS.
Issued at 3:02 pm EST on Thursday 14 July 2016
Issue Number: 1
Unseasonal moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over the Central and Capricornia Coasts extending into the central interior Friday and Saturday. Widespread rainfall totals of 75-150 mm are expected with isolated falls above 150 mm possible.
River level rises above the minor flood level are possible.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to localised flash flooding.
Catchments at risk within the Flood Watch area include the Fitzroy, Maranoa, Warrego, Barcoo and Belyando Rivers.
A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rainfall.
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current warnings for Queensland.
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/brochures/flood_watch/ for further information about Flood Watch.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.
For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately
Current emergency information is available at www.qldalert.com
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecasts see: www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts
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