Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Friday 23 April 2021
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 24 April 2021

Wind Warnings for Friday 23 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 24 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm EST Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Final Flood Watch For The North Tropical Coast Between Cooktown And Ingham
Issued at 01:26 PM EST on Thursday 22 April 2021
Flood Watch Number: 4
Further flooding is not expected.

Showers and rainfall are forecast for coastal areas over the next few days.
Minor flooding is no longer expected across the Flood Watch area.
Some localised flooding may continue into the weekend.

Catchments removed from the flood watch include:
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Johnstone River
Herbert River

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
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.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Tully And Murray Rivers
Issued at 09:41 AM EST on Thursday 22 April 2021
Flood Watch Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING IN THE MURRAY RIVER. MINOR FLOODING IS EASING IN THE TULLY RIVER.
Rainfall totals of 50 - 80 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9am Thursday mostly closer to the coast. Further rainfall is possible during Thursday and overnight into Friday.

Tully River:
River levels are easing in the Tully River catchment during Thursday.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 6.79 metres (minor flood) and slowly falling.
The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

Murray River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Murray River.
The Murray River at Murray Flats is currently at 7.60 metres (moderate flood) and steady.
A moderate peak is expected in the Murray River at Murray Flats during Thursday and river levels may remain around this level overnight into Friday.

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

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Friday 23 April 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.63,Steady,09:21 AM THU 22/04/21
Tully R at Bolinda Estate Alert,2.55,Falling,09:26 AM THU 22/04/21
Tully R at Euramo Alert,6.74,Steady,09:19 AM THU 22/04/21
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,3.71,Steady,08:09 AM THU 22/04/21
Murray R at Murray Flats Alert,7.60,Steady,08:53 AM THU 22/04/21
Clump Point Tide Alert,1.99,Steady,09:37 AM THU 22/04/21
Cardwell Tide Alert,2.14,Steady,09:37 AM THU 22/04/21

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Flood Warning For The Russell River And Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River
Issued at 09:11 AM EST on Thursday 22 April 2021
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES IN THE RUSSELL RIVER.
Less than 20mm of rainfall has fallen in the catchment since 9am Wednesday.
Further heavy rainfall is possible during Thursday but is not expected to cause significant rises in the Mulgrave River.

Mulgrave River:
Flood levels continue to ease in the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.55 metres (below minor) and falling.
Renewed rises are possible during Thursday with further rainfall, however, levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 9.55 metres (below minor) and falling.
Renewed rises are possible during Thursday with further rainfall, however, levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Russell River:
Minor flooding is generally easing across the Russell River catchment. Clyde Rd is currently about 0.8 metres above the level of the bridge crossing. Renewed rises are possible with further rainfall during Thursday.

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
The flood classifications at Gordonvale have been increased based on consultation with Cairns Regional Council. The moderate flood level has been increased from 13.00 m to 14.55 m, and the major flood level has been increased from 14.00 m to 18.00 m.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:30 am EST on Friday 23 April 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,2.35,Falling,07:13 AM THU 22/04/21
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,3.55,Falling,08:45 AM THU 22/04/21
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,9.55,Falling,08:52 AM THU 22/04/21
Russell R at Bucklands TM,5.92,Falling,06:00 AM THU 22/04/21
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.72,Falling,06:00 AM THU 22/04/21
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.82,Falling,08:44 AM THU 22/04/21

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.