Significant flooding risks in Queensland’s Central Coast, Australia

Significant flooding risks in Queensland’s Central Coast, Australia

Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to impact Queensland’s Central Coast. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy to locally intense rainfall between Ayr and St Lawrence, and adjacent inland areas, including Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen. Many catchments in northern and central Queensland are experiencing minor to major flooding, and dangerous flash flooding remains possible.

June temperatures in Queensland dropping to lowest in more than a century, Australia

June temperatures in Queensland dropping to lowest in more than a century, Australia

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned residents living in southeast Queensland of frosty mornings and single-digit temperatures throughout the month as well below June average temperatures descend over much of southeast Australia. Some parts of the state are experiencing their lowest June temperatures in more than 100 years.