The slow-moving low pressure system which has dumped big falls of rain is tracking back north and many parts of the North West – though not Mount Isa – are set for a second hit over the next day or so.
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According to the BoM’s 5pm Sunday update, the system is currently centred about 40 kilometres east of the Monument, near Dajarra.
The BoM said the system is now shifting towards the north – but east of Mount Isa – with a similar track expected overnight and into Monday.
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“Areas of heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, are expected to accompany the low as it shifts north over the northwestern interior during the next 24 hours to 30 hours,” the BoM said.
“The areas of heavy rain will be confined to the eastern half of the low.”
Currently the heaviest rainfall is occurring across areas between McKinlay to Winton and down towards Middleton.
Heavy rainfall is expected to increase once again between Selwyn to Cloncurry and areas west of Richmond overnight and into Monday.
The bureau says six-hour rainfall totals in excess of 90mm are possible.
Scattered 24-hour rainfall totals between 75mm to 150mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 300mm possible.
Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Selwyn, McKinlay and Middleton.
Carsland weather monitoring station recorded 298mm in one day, while Black Gorge received 159mm and Gereta Station had 153mms.
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.
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The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11pm Sunday.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
