Værmelding for Vermont

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Rockhampton, Clermont, Yeppoon, Marlborough, St Lawrence, Capella, Dysart, Duaringa, Byfield, Miriam Vale, Mount Morgan and Seventeen Seventy. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Thargomindah, Quilpie, Hungerford and Eulo. Significant observations: 105 mm WAS RECORDED AT FRED HAIGH HIGHWAY IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:41 PM. 250 mm WAS RECORDED AT HERVEY BAY IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:30 AM. 204 mm WAS RECORDED AT GHOST HILL IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:41 AM. 72 mm was recorded at Bucca Weir Highway in the 1 hour to 1:32 pm. 108 mm was recorded at Hermans Gully (Bucca Rd) in the 2 hours to 1:35 pm. 78 mm was recorded at Pine Creek (Pine Creek Road) in the 1 hour to 12:09 pm. 111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Thargomindah at 5:07 pm.Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 6:07 pm Sunday, 9 March 2025.Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.The next warning is due to be issued by 9:10 pm.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology