Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Channel Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:11 pm Monday, 2 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the Channel Country and North Tropical Coast.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable atmosphere is producing severe thunderstorms over Channel Country and inland of the North Tropical Coast.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Nappa Merrie, Orientos, Ballera and Durrie.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders districts. Locations which may be affected include Mareeba, Atherton, Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet.

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.