Queensland expecting strong winds and heavy rainfall

Queensland has been issued a strong wind warning as a low-pressure system moves through the Coral Sea.

Northern parts of the state including the South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay and K’gari Coast are expecting strong winds ahead of a forecasted downfall further south.

The low-pressure system is moving through the Coral Sea, bringing persistent easterly winds and heavy rainfall into the region.

By tomorrow, the state’s south-east will be hit by widespread rainfall of about 40mm to 50mm, with some heavier isolated falls forecasted between Rockhampton and Bundaberg, which could see up to 80mm of rain.

It could cause flash flooding in those areas.

A strong wind warning has also been issued for Sunday in the South East Gulf of Carpentaria, North East Gulf of Carpentaria, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K’gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters areas.

Minor flood warnings were issued for the Weir River, Moonie River, Lower Warrego River, Barco River and Cooper Creek on Friday.

The Georgina River and Eyre Creek were also issued with moderate flood warnings on Friday.

The rain is expected to hit northern New South Wales by tomorrow morning.

It comes as the Bureau of Meteorology announced the El Nino weather pattern is over.

News Related

OTHER NEWS

Disrupt Burrup protesters searched and phones seized

Disrupt Burrup Hub group say police have issued move-on notices prohibiting access to the WA site. A group of climate activists and filmmakers say their phones have been seized during ... Read more »

The generation driving a ‘megatrend’ of poor mental health in Australia

As individuals, we have unique experiences that affect our mental health and wellbeing, but what about the collective experiences that influence each generation? The mental health of Australians has been ... Read more »

Geraldton meatworks set to reopen after five years in bid to meet chilled meat demand from Asia, Middle East

Syed Ghazaly wants to see the Geraldton abattoir reopen early next year to process 1,000 sheep a day. (ABC Mid West Wheatbelt: Chris Lewis) The new owners of a mothballed ... Read more »

Blues seek ‘growth’ as pre-season begins; new Hawk aims to be AFL’s serial pest

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he and his players understand there are heightened expectations on them, but insists the Blues are ready to develop individually and in their game plan. ... Read more »

Bulldogs continue signing frenzy with swap deal

The Bulldogs’ off-season signing frenzy is set to continue with the club reportedly set to land Cronnor Tracey in a swap deal. The Sydney Morning Herald reports Tracey is expected ... Read more »

Customers to weigh in as Optus disruption comes under microscope

Consumers and impacted businesses are being urged to have their say on the Optus outage, with the federal government laying out the terms of reference for its review into the ... Read more »

Released detainee unable to be contacted by authorities

It has been revealed a released immigration detainee is unable to be contacted by authorities. Border Force has referred the matter to the Federal Police as authorities are attempting to ... Read more »
Top List in the World