Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:07 am Friday, 12 January 2024.

Heavy rainfall developing over parts of the northeast tropical coast between Port Douglas and Wujal Wujal.

Weather Situation: A local area of convergence associated with the monsoon trough is currently located over coastal areas of the northeast tropical coast. This system is forecast to remain slow-moving during today.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing between an area from Port Douglas to Daintree, possibly extending northwards to Wujal Wujal by late morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 and 180 mm are possible.

The HEAVY RAIN risk will ease during this afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Port Douglas, Mossman, Wujal Wujal and Daintree Village.

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.