Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:07 pm Monday, 2 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms across the Channel Country and now about the North Tropical Coast.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable atmosphere combined with an upper trough is producing severe thunderstorms in the southwest of the state, and now the North Tropical Coast.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Nappa Merrie, Orientos, Ballera and Durrie.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Mareeba, Atherton, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet.

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.