Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Thursday 30 January 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 31 January 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 30 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 31 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm EST Thursday.
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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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 12:49 PM EST on Wednesday 29 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
RENEWED RISES AND MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT GORDONVALE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE RUSSELL RIVER
A minor flood peak was recorded at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale early Wednesday morning. Further heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Mulgrave River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday, with up to 247 mm recorded near the coast, which is causing renewed river level rises.
Showers are forecast for the next few days, with severe thunderstorm possible, which may cause further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Mulgrave River:
Renewed river level rises and minor flooding are continuing along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale. Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper catchment at The Fisheries.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 5.75 metres around 01:00 am Wednesday morning. The river level is currently at 6.70 metres with renewed rises continuing, above the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may reach the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday evening.

The Mulgrave River at at Gordonvale peaked at 12.40 metres around 03:00 am Wednesday morning. The river level is currently at 13.25 metres with renewed rises continuing, above the minor flood level (12.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is likely to remain above the minor flood level (12.00 m) during Wednesday.

Russell River:
River level rises and minor flooding are being recorded along the Russell River, with minor flooding occurring at Bucklands and Clyde Rd, and likely at the The Boulders.

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 11:00 am EST on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,5.50,Rising,12:40 PM WED 29/01/25
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,5.18,Rising,12:00 PM WED 29/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,6.70,Rising,12:40 PM WED 29/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,6.52,Steady,12:22 PM WED 29/01/25
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,13.25,Rising,12:35 PM WED 29/01/25
Russell R at Bucklands TM,6.35,Steady,12:22 PM WED 29/01/25
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,4.48,Rising,12:24 PM WED 29/01/25
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.87,Rising,11:50 AM WED 29/01/25

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 Tully River
Issued at 08:41 AM EST on Wednesday 29 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT EURAMO
Moderate to heavy rainfall since 9:00 am Monday has resulted in river level rises across the Tully River catchment, with minor flooding occurring at Euramo and is likely to remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Tully River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 6.25 metres and steady, peaking above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Tully River at Euramo is likely to remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into 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
Flooding in North Queensland catchments during December 2023 damaged high priority river gauges that support the Bureau of Meteorology to provide high accuracy flood forecasts. While river gauges are being repaired, the Bureau will continue to issue flood watches and warnings for these catchments using the best available data.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert,2.05,Falling,07:50 AM WED 29/01/25
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,2.13,Steady,07:00 AM WED 29/01/25
Tully R at Euramo Alert,6.25,Steady,06:42 AM WED 29/01/25
Tully R at Euramo TM,6.27,Steady,07:00 AM WED 29/01/25
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,4.80,Falling,08:04 AM WED 29/01/25
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,4.93,Falling,07:20 AM WED 29/01/25
Clump Point Tide Tm,2.99,Steady,07:30 AM WED 29/01/25
Cardwell Tide TM,3.24,Rising,07:39 AM WED 29/01/25

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.