QLD

Sun 13:29 AEST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 1:29 pm Sunday, 15 March 2026. Heavy rainfall has eased on the Daintree Coast. Weather Situation Showers continue on the North Tropical Coast directed onshore by a southeasterly surge, but rain rates have now eased below warning thresholds. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: North Tropical Coast and Tablelands This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/. 222 mm was recorded at Rex Creek Intake in the 6 hours to 8:00 am. 231 mm was recorded at Yandill in the 6 hours to 8:45 am. 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.