Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Forecast District.
Issued at 2:16 pm Tuesday, 19 March 2024.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms resulting in persistent
rainfall near Cairns.
Weather Situation: A trough near Cairns is increasing shower and
thunderstorm activity about parts of the North Tropical Coast this
afternoon, resulting in a local risk of heavy rainfall.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Cairns and
Redlynch.
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.
19/Mar/2024 04:22 AM