Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Forecast District.
Issued at 7:26 pm Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Heavy falls developing near the coast this evening.
Weather Situation: A developing monsoon trough over Cape York is
generating stationary showers and thunderstorms that are producing
heavy falls south of Cairns.
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 Innisfail, Millaa
Millaa, Gordonvale and Babinda.
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.
14/Jan/2024 09:30 AM