Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 9:10 am Sunday, 15 March 2026.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL NEAR MOSSMAN.

Weather Situation: A surge of east to southeasterly winds is directing showers and thunderstorms onto the North Tropical Coast this morning.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mossman, Port Douglas, Wujal Wujal, Daintree Village, and Julatten.

222 mm was recorded at Rex Creek Intake in the 6 hours to 8:00 am.

231 mm was recorded at Yandill in the 6 hours to 8:45 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.