Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and
Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and
Gulf Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:23 pm Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms continuing about the north.
Weather Situation: A monsoon trough over Cape York Peninsula is
leading to slow moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall this
evening.
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 Mossman, Cloney's
Creek, Chillagoe and Julatten.
Wild River recorded 57.0 mm in the 1 hour to 3.39 pm.
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.
17/Jan/2024 11:29 AM