Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 06:01 PM EST on Tuesday 02 March 2021
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 03 March 2021

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 02 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 03 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:45 am EST Wednesday.
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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

Minor Flood Warning For The Tully And Murray Rivers
Issued at 04:54 PM EST on Tuesday 02 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT EURAMO
No significant rainfall has been recorded across the Tully and Murray River catchments since 9am Tuesday. There remains a chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm for the next few days.

Tully River:
River levels remain high near a peak in the Tully River at Euramo
The Tully River at Euramo peaked at 7.40 metres around 12:20 pm Tuesday 02 March and is currently at 7.33 metres and falling slowly.
The Tully River at Euramo is expected to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday morning.

Murray River:
River levels are easing along the upper Murray River on Tuesday afternoon.
The Murray River at Murray Flats is currently at 7.30 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
A minor peak is likely in the Murray River at Murray Flats Tuesday evening.

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 Wednesday 03 March 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.79,Rising,04:21 PM TUE 02/03/21
Tully R at Bolinda Estate Alert,2.70,Steady,03:24 PM TUE 02/03/21
Tully R at Euramo TM,7.33,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,3.99,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Murray R at Murray Flats Alert,7.30,Rising,04:51 PM TUE 02/03/21
Clump Point Tide Alert,1.29,Falling,04:48 PM TUE 02/03/21
Cardwell Tide Alert,1.24,Falling,04:40 PM TUE 02/03/21

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 04:52 PM EST on Tuesday 02 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOOD LEVELS EASING AT HALIFAX.
Rainfall totals of between 100 - 200 mm were recorded across the lower Herbert River catchment in the 48 hours to 9am Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall from shower and thunderstorm activity is likely to continue during the next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is likely along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No current readings are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, but based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is likely that the Herbert River at Gleneagle is around the minor flood level.
The river level is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.11 metres and falling.
The river level is expected to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.47 metres (below the moderate flood level of 4.50 m) and falling.
The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station:
Cancellation

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 Wednesday 03 March 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.81,Falling,03:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,4.79,Steady,03:55 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,4.77,Steady,03:56 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.77,Steady,03:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.94,Falling,03:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,3.45,Rising,04:08 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,2.08,Steady,02:25 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,5.17,Steady,02:18 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,6.11,Falling,03:26 PM TUE 02/03/21
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,2.20,Rising,04:26 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,8.32,Falling,04:24 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,7.90,Falling,04:26 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Gairloch (manual),7.90,Falling,03:00 PM TUE 02/03/21
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.47,Falling,04:21 PM TUE 02/03/21
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.54,Steady,04:04 PM TUE 02/03/21

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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The Coastal Catchments Between Cooktown And Rollingstone
Issued at 01:18 PM EST on Tuesday 02 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 7
Minor flooding is a low risk across the Flood Watch area during the next few days.

If Tropical Cyclone Niran in the Coral Sea returns towards the North Tropical Coast, it may bring further heavy rainfall to the Flood Watch area over the next few days. Some uncertainty remains around the movement of the system.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area have recorded significant rainfall over the last week, particularly nearer to the coast, and catchments remain saturated. River levels will respond quickly to further heavy rainfall.
Daily rainfall totals of 30-40 mm are most likely, with locally heavy falls up to 100 mm possible, particularly near the coast. Rainfall totals may be higher dependent on the track of the cyclone.
Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes are likely to continue throughout the Flood Watch area.

Catchments which may be affected by further rainfall include:
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray 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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 03 March 2021.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 08:48 AM EST on Tuesday 02 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 2

RIVER LEVELS ARE GENERALLY EASING.
Rainfall totals of up to 150mm were recorded in the 48 hours to 9am Tuesday.
Shower and thunderstorm activity is likely to continue during the next few days.

Mulgrave River:
No further flooding is expected in the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.00 metres and falling.
The river level will remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday.

The automatic station at Gordonvale has failed. At 8am Tuesday the river level at Gordonvale is expected to have peaked and now be back below minor (12.00 m).

Russell River:
River levels are generally easing in the Russell River.

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 for the 2019/2020 flood season based on consultation with Cairns Regional Council. The moderate flood level has been increased from 13.00m to 14.55m and the major flood level have been increased from 14.00m to 18.00m.

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,2.65,Falling,08:15 AM TUE 02/03/21
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,2.77,Steady,07:24 AM TUE 02/03/21
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,3.95,Falling,08:39 AM TUE 02/03/21
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,3.95,Falling,08:30 AM TUE 02/03/21
Russell R at Bucklands TM,5.62,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 02/03/21
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.81,Steady,07:00 AM TUE 02/03/21
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.72,Rising,07:56 AM TUE 02/03/21

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.