Pollyana

EAST COAST LOW HEADING THIS WAY.......Trough deepening off the coast, with a Low expected to develop in it. Intensifying Low is likely to move South East along the Coast remaining offshore (fingers crossed) - Monday and Tuesday: Moderate to Heavy Rainfall likely over Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, 24hr Rainfall totals possibly 100mm, risk of isolated storm cells causing Heavy Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding. Winds possibly Gale Force (100kmhr) on exposed coastx Dangerous Surf Conditions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Seas to 3 meters with peak wave heights of 6 meters. Weather should ease late Wednesday on Queensland's Southeast Coast but may continue to move down into NSW.

More info as the models become clearer and we know where the Low will actually form

Pollyana

Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For Bowen to Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay.
Issued at 4:45 am EST on Sunday 17 February 2013

Synoptic Situation
A high [1027 hPa] over the southern Tasman Sea is expected to move slowly east during the week, maintaining a ridge along most of the east Queensland coast. A trough off the southern tropical coast is likely to deepen later today and on Monday, with a low developing on the trough expected to move southeast during Monday and Tuesday while deepening. The low is expected to be located offshore of the southern Queensland coast by late Tuesday and on Wednesday, with the potential to produce strong to gale force winds and rough seas and swells, depending on its proximity to the coast.

Pollyana

Low pressure area now expected to develop off Mackay during Monday.

Expect heavy rain from Cairns south to Mackay, from Mackay south will probably be heavier, and with increasing wind. Possibly 200mm in some areas of South east Qld, including the Gold Coast, mostly on Tuesday.

Track of the Low still unclear but at present its expected to track down the coast while staying offshore.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays,Capricornia,Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:54 am Monday, 18 February 2013.

Synoptic Situation: At 4am AEST Monday, a slow moving surface trough was situated near the Queensland east coast. A low is expected to develop along the trough off the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast today and move in a south to southeast direction parallel to the Queensland east coast before deepening further off the southeast Queensland coast on Tuesday.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas between Bowen and Brisbane during today and into Tuesday. 24 hour totals of up to 100 to 200mm are likely, with isolated totals in excess of 200mm possible.

These conditions are expected to contract to the south of about St Lawrence tonight, before also possibly extending down to the NSW border on Tuesday.

Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
If it is life threatening please call 000

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:55 am.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

DeadVim

Local creeks and known flood spots already coming up around here, going to for not too much.

We've just had a visit by the council re: the last lot of flooding ... might as well have them on speed-dial ...

Pollyana

Stay safe

Fair bit more rain to come yet, plus most of the dams on the Sunshine and Giold Coast are now spilling.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and DANGEROUS SURF

For people in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:37 pm Monday, 18 February 2013.

Synoptic Situation: At 3pm AEST Monday, a slow moving surface trough and an associated weak low pressure system were situated offshore of the central coast of Queensland. The low is expected to move in a south to southeast direction parallel to the Queensland coast before deepening further off the Fraser coast during Tuesday.

Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to occur about coastal and adjacent inland areas between Burnett Heads and the Gold Coast for the remainder of today and into Tuesday. 24 hour totals of 100mm to 200mm are likely, with isolated totals in excess of 200mm possible.

Currently, the heaviest rain is located on radar just inland of the coast stretching from Double Island Point to Beenleigh. Wamuran recorded 35mm of rain in the 1 hour to 3pm this afternoon. Cooloolabin Dam on the Sunshine Coast hinterland recorded 83mm, Maroochy Intake Weir 78mm, Maleny 68mm and Beerwah 66mm since 9am this morning.

Locations that may be affected include Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Gympie, Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

These conditions are expected to contract south to coastal and adjacent inland areas Double Island Point to the New South Wales border overnight tonight. The heaviest rainfalls should then gradually focus offshore of the southern coast during Tuesday.

Damaging winds, with peak gusts to around 100km/h will possibly affect the exposed coast and islands from Sandy Cape to the New South Wales border from Tuesday evening, particularly with the passage of squally showers.

Dangerous surf conditions, with possible beach erosion, are expected to develop along the coast from Sandy Cape to the New South Wales border from Tuesday. This includes northern parts of Moreton Bay.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Capricornia district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

Scattered showers and gusty storms are expected through remaining parts of the state to the west and north of the main cloud band and separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued if necessary.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:40 pm.

Pollyana

FLOOD WARNING FOR COASTAL RIVERS AND ADJACENT INLAND CATCHMENTS FROM ST LAWRENCE TO THE NSW BORDER

Issued at 3:55 pm EST on Monday 18 February 2013

by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane

Rainfall totals of up to 75mm have been recorded since 9am Monday, with the highest totals over the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

The rain is forecast to move south over the warning area during Monday evening and Tuesday. Widespread event totals of 100mm are likely, with isolated heavier falls of 150-200mm, mainly in coastal areas.

Fast river and creek rises are likely in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments that may be affected include the Calliope, Boyne, Baffle, Kolan, Burrum-Cherwell, Mary, Noosa, Maroochy, Mooloolah, Stanley and Gold Coast catchments. Separate warnings for individual catchments will be issued if required.

Maroochy River:

Minor flood levels are rising along the South Maroochy River at Yandina and Kiamba, with moderate flood levels possible overnight Monday. Minor flood levels are rising along Paynter Creek at Diddillibah and Palmwoods Oval, with moderate flood levels possible overnight Monday.

Mooloolah River:

Minor flood levels are rising along the Mooloolah River between Mooloolah and Jordan Street, with moderate levels possible overnight Monday.

Coochin Creek:

Moderate flood levels are rising at Old Gympie Road, but are expected to remain below the major flood level overnight Monday.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Capricornia Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:02 am Sunday, 24 February 2013.
Synoptic Situation:
At 10am AEST Sunday, a slow moving upper trough and associated upper low were situated across central Queensland. The upper trough and low are expected to move slowly eastwards while amplifying tonight and into Monday. A surface trough off the central and southeast Queensland coast is expected to move onto the coast during Monday.
Areas of HEAVY RAIN, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop overnight tonight and during Monday. 24 hour totals of between 100 to 200mm are likely, with locally heavier totals in excess of 200mm possible particularly near the coast and about adjacent inland areas. Periods of more intense rain may deliver totals of up to 100mm over a shorter duration of up to 6 hours.
Locations which may be affected incu6lude Gladstone, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast and adjacent hinterland areas.
At 10am AEST, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning was current parts of the Capricornia district. Refer to this product for more information.
Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:04 pm Sunday, 24 February 2013.

Synoptic Situation:
At 10pm AEST Sunday, a slow moving upper trough and associated upper low were situated across central Queensland. The upper trough and low are expected to move slowly eastwards while amplifying tonight and during Monday. A surface trough off the central and southeast Queensland coast is expected to move onto the coast during Monday.

Areas of HEAVY RAIN, which may lead to flash flooding, are expected to develop during Monday in the Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and far southern parts of the Capricornia districts. 24 hour totals of between 100 to 200mm are likely, with locally heavier totals in excess of 200mm possible particularly near the coast and about adjacent inland areas. Periods of more intense rain may deliver totals of up to 100mm over a shorter duration of up to 6 hours.

Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast and adjacent hinterland areas.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in the Wide Bay and Burnett,Southeast Coast and parts of the Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:06 am Monday, 25 February 2013.

Synoptic Situation:
At 4am AEST Sunday, a slow moving upper trough and associated upper low were situated across central Queensland. The upper trough and low are expected to move slowly eastwards while amplifying during today. A surface trough off the central and southeast Queensland coast is expected to move westwards and onto the coast during today.

Areas of HEAVY RAIN, which may lead to flash flooding, are expected to develop in the Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and far southern parts of the Capricornia districts. 24 hour totals of between 100 to 200mm are likely, with locally heavier totals in excess of 200mm possible particularly near the coast and about adjacent inland areas. Periods of more intense rain may deliver totals of up to 100mm over a shorter duration of up to 6 hours.

Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast and adjacent hinterland areas.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:10 am.

Pollyana

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in the Wide Bay and Burnett,Southeast Coast and parts of the Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:46 pm Monday, 25 February 2013.

Synoptic Situation:
At 12pm AEST Monday, a slow moving upper low was situated across central Queensland. The upper low is expected to move slowly eastwards today and begin weakening from tonight. A surface trough currently sits from near Fraser Island to inland parts of the Southeast Coast District. A second surface trough lies offshore of the Capricorn coast and is expected to move west during the next 24 hours. The focus for heavy rain is expected to contract north during the next 24 to 48 hours.

Areas of HEAVY RAIN, which may lead to flash flooding, are expected about the coast and adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and Brisbane today. Isolated heavy falls between St Lawrence and Bundaberg are also expected today, becoming more widespread overnight and during Tuesday. 24 hour totals of between 100 to 200mm are likely, with locally heavier totals in excess of 200mm possible, particularly near the coast. Periods of more intense rain may deliver totals in excess of 100mm over a shorter duration of up to 6 hours.

Currently, the heaviest rain is located on radar over the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the Lockyer Valley, Esk and Toowoomba. In the past three hours Toowoomba has recorded 52mm and Mt Mee 71mm, with measured 24 hour rainfall totals of 80 to 120mm in the area.

Locations which may be affected include Emu Park, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Lockyer Valley, Esk, Toowoomba and the Cunningham Range.

A Flood Warning is current for coastal rivers and adjacent inland catchments from St Lawrence to the NSW Border.