Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Friday 31 January 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 01 February 2025

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

Wind Warnings for Saturday 01 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Torres Strait, Cairns Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia 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

Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Thursday 30 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT GORDONVALE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE RUSSELL RIVER
Over the last few days, rainfall totals up to 940 mm have been recorded in the Mulgrave-Russell catchment which has caused river level rises and flooding.
Further significant rainfall is forecast from Saturday which may cause renewed or further flooding depending on the location of the heaviest falls. 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.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.65 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Thursday.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 12.25 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may fall below the minor flood level (12.00 m) early Thursday afternoon.

Russell River:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along the Russell River at Bucklands and Clyde Rd.

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 Friday 31 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,2.90,Steady,09:51 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,2.95,Falling,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,4.65,Falling,10:15 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,4.90,Falling,09:20 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,12.25,Falling,10:17 AM THU 30/01/25
Russell R at Bucklands TM,6.16,Falling,09:05 AM THU 30/01/25
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.99,Falling,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.92,Falling,10:17 AM THU 30/01/25

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 09:48 AM EST on Thursday 30 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

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. The Tully River at Euramo is currently steady near a peak, and is likely to remain above the minor flood level into Friday.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from Friday onwards, which may cause renewed or further flooding depending on the location of the heaviest falls. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
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 steady near a peak of 7.50 metres, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Tully River at Euramo is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday 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
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 Friday 31 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert,1.90,Falling,08:35 AM THU 30/01/25
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.91,Steady,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Tully R at Euramo Alert,7.50,Steady,09:42 AM THU 30/01/25
Tully R at Euramo TM,7.49,Steady,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,3.70,Falling,09:21 AM THU 30/01/25
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,3.72,Falling,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Clump Point Tide Tm,3.55,Steady,09:30 AM THU 30/01/25
Cardwell Tide TM,3.95,Steady,09:39 AM THU 30/01/25

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.