Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Forecast District.
Issued at 10:12 pm Tuesday, 26 March 2024.
Heavy and isolated intense falls with thunderstorms about North
Tropical Coast.
Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass combines with a
trough in the area to produce heavy thunderstorms.
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 Mareeba and Atherton.
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.
26/Mar/2024 12:22 PM