Heavy rain hits Far North
DOUGLAS SHIRE
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Douglas Shire and Cairns regions over the next few hours.
Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding with the potential to extend further to Cooktown later today.
Severe storms with heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding likely across #Cairns for the next few hours, possibly extending further north to around #Cooktown later today. Severe storms with damaging wind gusts are also possible about the southwest. #QldStorm pic.twitter.com/leDkEtGsDH
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) January 16, 2018
Heavy rainfall has increased once again across the Cairns region. Heavy rain that may cause flash flooding may impact areas including Cairns, Palm Cove and Yarrabah. Cairns Airport has recorded 96mm within 90 minutes, and 126mm in 3 hours. #FNQstorms pic.twitter.com/HNFidnDMWP
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) January 16, 2018
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