Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:53 am Tuesday, 28 January 2025.

Heavy rainfall is continuing along the North Tropical Coast today.

Weather Situation: A surface low has developed north of Cairns, with a trough deepening near the North Tropical Coast and combining with a ridge of high pressure further south to push deep moisture and rain areas onshore. The low and trough are forecast to shift offshore during Wednesday morning.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today over coastal communities and islands between about Gordonvale and Rollingstone, and inland to the coastal side of the Tablelands. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 130 and 180 mm are possible. More isolated 24-hour totals of 200 to 300 mm are also possible.

HEAVY RAINFALL is forecast to contract south of Innisfail overnight before easing below warning thresholds by late Wednesday morning.

Flood watches and flood warnings are also current for the region, please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Palm Island, Ingham, Innisfail, Cardwell, Abergowrie and Lucinda.

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.