Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 9:37 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible about the North Tropical Coast.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass combines with a convergence about the North Tropical Coast to produce heavy rainfall tonight.

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 Port Douglas, Wujal Wujal, Mossman, Julatten and Daintree Village.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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.