Cairns Council issues urgent severe weather advice
Cairns Regional Council advises residents to stock water and move cars to higher ground as severe weather intensifies. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety instructions.
Cairns Regional Council advises residents to stock water and move cars to higher ground as severe weather intensifies. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety instructions.
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A flood warning is in place for the Tully River in Far North Queensland as heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise rapidly. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepare now.
A severe weather warning is in place for Queensland's northwest and northeast, with intense rainfall and flash flooding expected. Residents urged to prepare now.
Heavy monsoon rain and king tides have sparked flood watch warnings for Far North Queensland. Cairns and surrounding catchments on high alert. Stay informed.
A significant flood watch is active for parts of North Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting persistent, heavy rainfall. Residents urged to prepare and stay informed.
A powerful monsoon trough is set to lash Queensland with intense rainfall and potential flooding. Residents urged to prepare now as warnings issued for northwest and northeast regions.
Townsville residents are urged to prepare as a severe weather system threatens to dump up to 300mm of rain. Mayor Nick Dametto says don't panic, but stay informed and ready.
Queensland faces flooding and damaging winds, with warnings across the coast and inland. Holidaymakers recount chaos as caravans are lashed. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
Parts of Queensland face a major flood threat as a multi-day rain event is set to worsen from Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of possible protracted flooding across northern regions.
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