Marine Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.
Issued at 11:11 am Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
Thunderstorms have eased.
Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall this morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Upper Spence Creek recorded 138mm in the 3 hours to 5:30am.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.