Severe thunderstorms tipped for region
DOUGLAS SHIRE
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SEVERE thunderstorms are possible throughout the Douglas Shire tonight as the Mossman River continues to flood at high levels.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a fresh flood warning for the river this afternoon with more rain predicted overnight.
Rainfall between 40-130mm was recorded this morning across the Mossman catchment, with up to 43mm in the Daintree catchment.
“Further showers and areas of heavy rain are expected to continue during Wednesday, with more significant rainfall developing from Wednesday evening,” BOM said in a flood warning this afternoon.
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Douglas Shire residents requiring sandbags and sand can collect it from the Mossman SES shed, the Port Douglas Community Hall and the SES Shed on Oleander Drive, Wonga Beach.
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UPDATES:
You can track weather conditions via Douglas Shire Councils community dashboard here
Daintree River:
At this stage no flooding is forecast for the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 1.55 metres and rising with the tide.
Mossman River:
River levels at Mossman have commenced to ease during Wednesday afternoon, however further heavy rain is forecast which is expected to result in renewed rises.
#QldStorm forecast for today: heavy rainfall possible for #NTC including #Cairns tonight. Heavy rain and damaging winds also possible in #NWQld severe storms as the tropical low moves west towards @BOM_NT. As always, keep track of our warnings here https://t.co/ooNdgnsvyd pic.twitter.com/q7adxlWlfN
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) March 7, 2018
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember... If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
?? #Flood Warnings have been issued for the Tully, Murray and Upper Herbert Rivers following heavy falls overnight. Highest rainfall 313mm at Davidson Creek near #Tully. Further heavy falls are expected, stay up to date with warnings: https://t.co/tvAw6HL0Uv #ifitsfloodedforget pic.twitter.com/D20stqS1Az
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) March 7, 2018
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