Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 04:22 PM EST on Sunday 22 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 18
FLOOD LEVELS AT BIRDSVILLE EXPECTED TO EXCEED THE DIAMANTINA RIVER BRIDGE (5.40 M) OVERNIGHT SUNDAY. MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY FROM MONDAY.
AT DIAMANTINA LAKES FLOOD LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE THE CAUSEWAY.
Minor to moderate flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River. There are three flood peaks currently around Diamantina Lakes, Monkira, and Durrie Station.
No significant rainfall was recorded in the Diamantina River catchment in the last 7 days, and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 2.72 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road, and steady. Renewed rises are expected as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flood levels are rising at Monkira. Moderate flooding is occurring between Durrie Station and Roseberth Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 4.50 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to exceed the Diamantina River Bridge (5.40 metres on the Eyre Developmental Road) overnight Sunday, with further rises to exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) likely during Monday. A peak prediction will be provided once the upstream peak is observed.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Monday 23 May 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.16,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.82,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Monkira,3.80,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Durrie,2.00,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Roseberth,5.10,Rising,07:40 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Birdsville,4.50,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
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TODAY16° 25° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 20% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:29am EST 6:53am EST 5:46pm EST 6:10pm EST NOW16.3° Feels Like: 15.2° Relative Humidity: 89% Dew: 14.5° Wind: SE 13km/h Gust: 15km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1018.4hPa -
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LongreachNow14.6°cFeels Like:14.5°Wind:S 7km/hGusts:9km/hHumidity:98%16°Min25°MaxToday in LongreachPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SE, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h turning SE in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 20s.Tomorrow15°Min26°MaxMostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the SE, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 25 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SE, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h turning SE in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 20s.
Forecast for Longreach (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 16° 15° 17° 15° 14° 13° 12° Maximum 25° 26° 25° 26° 26° 25° 25° Chance of rain 20% 10% 20% 10% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 19
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Longreach 28-day Rainfall ForecastSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT23
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LOWCHANCE OF RAINFALL WITHIN DISTRICTNIL < 25%LOW 25% to 50%MEDIUM 50% to 75%HIGH ≥ 75%Issued May22Issue Notes
The hemispheric long wave pattern has remained stable in recent weeks. There are four main troughs. Currently the most significant troughs are near the longitudes of South Africa, the Indian Ocean, New Zealand, and South America.
Summary:
Over southern and eastern Australia the cold front events with potential to bring widespread rain are now expected about 24 May to 28 May, 6 June to 10 June, and 17 June to 21 June. Rain events originating in the tropics and moving south are possible about 22 May to 26 May, 1 June to 5 June, and 18 June to 22 June. Over Western Australia the strongest cold fronts should occur about 24 May to 28 May, 9 June to 13 June, and 17 June to 21 June.
Forecast ExplanationThis forecast is produced by a multi-model ensemble consisting of dynamical atmospheric models, which are forced by the latest observed atmosphere, ocean, land and ice conditions. The models are designed to simulate features of the real atmosphere, including the daily movement of long and short wave patterns in the Southern Hemisphere.
The future probability of rain in each district is estimated using output from the multi-model ensemble, combined with historical information about the difference between the model forecasts and observed rainfall.
In this deterministic framework the skill of the forecast tends to decrease with time, however the forecasts are updated daily to provide the latest estimates of rainfall probability out to 28 days.
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Longreach 12-month Rainfall ForecastMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarApr2022202310999988310659105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued May 11
ENSO status: La Niña, it is expected return to neutral state by early winter. IOD status: Neutral, models suggest it could enter a negative phase in the next month. SAM status: Positive and is expected to remain positive for the next month or so. The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a La Niña phase and has not changed in strength during the past two weeks. La Niña events typically breaks down in autumn and while this current La Niña is persisting longer than usual, most models suggest it should end by early winter. However, one seasonal model operated by the U.S. National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Centre (CPC) suggests that a La Niña-like signal could linger in the Pacific Ocean through the middle of the year and possibly remerge in the Southern Hemisphere’s spring. That being said, it is important to note that seasonal forecast models have lower accuracy at this time of year. This is called the autumn predictability barrier. The La Niña forecast will increase the likelihood of above-average rain in northern and eastern Australia during the remainder of Autumn, possibly into winter. Even as La Niña weakens it should continue to influence our climate. all five climate models suggest a negative phase will begin during late autumn or early winter. Climate models are forecasting strong negative IOD values by August, with the negative IOD event possibly lingering into spring. While a neutral IOD has little influence on our climate, a negative IOD increases the chance of above average autumn and winter rain for much of Australia. The rainfall outlooks are reflecting this, with above average rain forecast during winter for much of Australia, except southwest WA, parts of TAS and VIC. If a negative IOD does develop this winter, it will increase the risk of flooding over large areas of inland Australia, especially areas that had a wet summer and autumn.
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Longreach 28-day Rainfall ForecastSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT23
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LOWCHANCE OF RAINFALL WITHIN DISTRICTNIL < 25%LOW 25% to 50%MEDIUM 50% to 75%HIGH ≥ 75%Issued May22Issue Notes
The hemispheric long wave pattern has remained stable in recent weeks. There are four main troughs. Currently the most significant troughs are near the longitudes of South Africa, the Indian Ocean, New Zealand, and South America.
Summary:
Over southern and eastern Australia the cold front events with potential to bring widespread rain are now expected about 24 May to 28 May, 6 June to 10 June, and 17 June to 21 June. Rain events originating in the tropics and moving south are possible about 22 May to 26 May, 1 June to 5 June, and 18 June to 22 June. Over Western Australia the strongest cold fronts should occur about 24 May to 28 May, 9 June to 13 June, and 17 June to 21 June.
Forecast ExplanationThis forecast is produced by a multi-model ensemble consisting of dynamical atmospheric models, which are forced by the latest observed atmosphere, ocean, land and ice conditions. The models are designed to simulate features of the real atmosphere, including the daily movement of long and short wave patterns in the Southern Hemisphere.
The future probability of rain in each district is estimated using output from the multi-model ensemble, combined with historical information about the difference between the model forecasts and observed rainfall.
In this deterministic framework the skill of the forecast tends to decrease with time, however the forecasts are updated daily to provide the latest estimates of rainfall probability out to 28 days.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Wednesday
May 1818.1 °C 27.4 °C 0.0 mmThursday
May 1914.7 °C 26.2 °C 0.0 mmFriday
May 2013.4 °C 26.0 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
May 2115.9 °C 25.1 °C 0.0 mmSunday
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Longreach minimum temp history (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 30.8° 04/05/2022 Coldest this month 13.4° 20/05/2022 Hottest on record 36.5 02/05/2016 Coldest on record 0.5 31/05/2011 Hottest this year 45.5° 16/01/2022 Coldest this year 13.4° 20/05/2022 Long term average 27.1° Long term average 12.0° Average this month 26.1° Average this month 16.9° Hottest May On Record Avg. max. temp. 30.3° 2007 Coldest May on record Avg. min. temp. 7.9° 2001 Longreach rainfall history (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 21.2mm 11/05/2022 Total This Month 52.4mm
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Average Rainfall To May 265.7mm 24.2 day(s) Total For 2022 335.8mm 34.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2021 193.2mm 29.0 day(s) Wettest Day 109.0mm Apr26 Lowest Temperature 13.4°C May20 Highest Temperature 45.5°C Jan16 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 37.3 36.0 34.8 31.6 27.1 23.8 23.7 26.2 30.4 34.1 36.3 37.6 31.5 Mean Min (°C) 23.3 22.6 20.6 16.6 12.0 8.3 7.2 8.6 12.7 17.1 20.2 22.4 15.9 Mean Rain (mm) 77.5 75.1 54.9 34.8 23.4 18.2 17.9 10.7 11.7 22.5 30.1 53.0 423.5 Mean Rain Days 7.1 6.7 4.9 2.8 2.7 2.3 2.3 2.0 2.3 3.8 4.5 6.2 46.9