Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:24 am Thursday, 5 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall developing today associated with a tropical low and the monsoon trough.

Weather Situation:

Tropical Low 29U is offshore, with heavy showers and thunderstorms extending along the monsoon trough through the Daintree coast. The low will move onshore tomorrow morning south of Ingham, but the heaviest rainfall is forecast to be further north of the system centre.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast from this morning between Mossman and just north of Cape Flattery. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 160 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 350 mm are possible.

Rainfall is expected to extend inland later on Friday as the low moves onshore. The location of any areas of heavy rain beyond Friday remains highly uncertain.

Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland, including for the North Tropical Coast and Cape York Peninsula districts. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal, Cooktown, Daintree Village and Laura.

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.