Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Peninsula Forecast District.
Issued at 11:02 am Tuesday, 12 March 2024.
Heavy rainfall developing about northern Cape York Peninsula from
Wednesday morning.
Weather Situation: A developing tropical low embedded in the
monsoon trough is expected to move across northern parts of the
Cape York Peninsula on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall to the
area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for
northern parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Thursday Island from
Wednesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm
are possible, with 24-hourly rainfall totals between 150 to 250 mm
also possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease below warning thresholds from
early Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Lockhart River, Thursday
Island, Bamaga and Old Mapoon.
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.
12/Mar/2024 01:07 AM