Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 pm Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Heavy falls with severe thunderstorms in the far north.

Weather Situation: Slow moving thunderstorms in a very moist environment are generating localised heavy falls inland of the North Tropical Coast.

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 Daintree Village and Julatten.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

57mm was recorded at Upper Spence Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:18pm.

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.