Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:51 am Friday, 23 February 2024.

HEAVY RAINFALL FROM SLOW MOVING STORMS IN THE YARRABAH AREA

Weather Situation: Very humid air is combining with an upper level low pressure system over the Gulf Country and a surface trough near the North Tropical Coast to produce an area of near stationary rain and storms just south of Cairns.
Rainfall of around 60mm per hour are possible in the warning area for the next few hours.

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 Yarrabah.

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.