Short term weather trends to April 29, 2018
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a Weak La Nina is over, we are now in cool neutral weather influence with some warming in the Equatorial Pacific Ocean.
This La Niña is begining to break down now and is more neutral in its state.
April 2 – April 8 reformed Cyclone Iris off the North Queensland Coast in South Coral sea and models suggest it may become a coast hugger heading in a southerly direction as a east coast low, this may increase rain potential for SE Queensland and Sunshine Coast.
April 9 – April 15 A weak low is expected the coral sea this will either be ex-Iris or a new system and this will most likely move south east towards NZ South East Queensland will have average storms to less then average storms which is expected, average or less then average storm activity in South East Queensland. Dry air is expected to become stronger and steer fine days.
April 16 – April 22 sharp decline is wet weather with a drying up of conditions are expected.
April 23 – April 29 Continuation of fairly dry conditions as we reach the end of the cyclone season however there are signals that indicate the first seasonal East coast low may develop off Sunshine coast, SEQ and Northern NSW may cause some shower activity .
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Handy Links & Moreton Bay Regional Council Advisories
Important Contacts and Links
- Life threatening emergencies: Triple Zero (000)
- SES flood or storm assistance: 132 500
- Council: (07) 3205 0555
- Council local road conditions at council’s website
- Unitywater: 1300 086 489
- Energex: 13 62 62
- Department of Main Roads
Dams Update
Should they be required here is where to get Sandbags in the Moreton Bay Region
- Seqwater advises low flow releases from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam are planned within the next 48 hours. These releases are not expected to cause the lake level in Wivenhoe Dam to increase by more than 0.5 metres.
- Seqwater advises flood releases from North Pine Dam have stopped.If you are downstream of the dam, avoid fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.No further updates for this weather event will be issued and Seqwater’s Flood Operations Centre is no longer active.
Road closures
0 road currently closed
Power Outages
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Moreton Bay Regional BOOROOBIN 5
ETA resolution 10 am
Other Warnings
Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland
Issued at 3:50 pm EST on Thursday 15 March 2018
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 15 March 2018.
Wind Warnings for Thursday 15 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast, Fraser Island Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay
Surf Life Saving Queensland advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local radio base and consider their safety management plan.
If Its Flooded – Forget it !!
With heavy rain falling across large parts of the state today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it.
A number of drivers were rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Wide Bay area yesterday.
As the rain moves further south, police are warning drivers particularly around the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture and Brisbane areas to slow down, turn their headlights on and increase their stopping distance.
Under severe storms or heavy rain bands, flash flooding can occur very quickly and without any notice – even on roads that you usually travel on without any issues.
Flash flooding can cause significant structural damage to roads, so even if you think it looks safe, you can never be sure exactly what is underneath the water.
No matter what car you drive, no matter what bike you ride, no matter what shoes you wear – if it’s flooded, forget it.
