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06/02/2025

Latest Severe Weather Warning for 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 from the Bureau of Meteorology.

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:45 am Friday, 7 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible between Tully and Ayr tonight and over the weekend.

Weather Situation: Significant rainfall may develop over the weekend about the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the Cassowary Coast, with a monsoon trough in place, rich tropical moisture and onshore flow expected to strengthen. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible from tonight and throughout the weekend, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the North Tropical Coast this weekend. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 to 200 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm are possible. Rainfall is expected to increase from late tonight, with isolated heavy falls possible through the remainder of the weekend, before easing during Monday morning.

Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of northeastern Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Ayr, Giru and Lucinda.

Emergency services advise people to:
▪️ Park your car undercover away from trees.
▪️ Close doors and windows.
▪️ Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
▪️ Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
▪️ Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
▪️ Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
▪️ Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
▪️ Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

For more information, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21037.shtml

06/02/2025

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Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson Set to Star in Action Thriller "Animals"

06/02/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:42 pm Thursday, 6 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms about the parts of the north and northwest.

Weather Situation: The monsoon trough continues to linger across the base of the Cape York Peninsula combining with an airmass rich in tropical moisture. Persistent thunderstorm and shower activity will result in localised areas of heavy rainfall today.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charters Towers, Townsville, Hughenden, Richmond, Dajarra and Pentland.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

79.8 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT TREPELL IN THE 1 HOUR TO 6:15 PM.

54.5 mm of rainfall recorded at Monument in the 1 hour to 4:34 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 1:45 am Friday.

06/02/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:00 pm Thursday, 6 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms about the parts of the northern interior.

Weather Situation: The monsoon trough continues to linger across the base of the Cape York Peninsula combining with an airmass rich in tropical moisture. Persistent thunderstorm and shower activity will result in localised areas of heavy rainfall today.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gregory Springs.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

79.8 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT TREPELL IN THE 1 HOUR TO 6:15 PM.

54.5 mm of rainfall recorded at Monument in the 1 hour to 4:34 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:00 pm.

06/02/2025

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06/02/2025

Mechanic Finds Entire Fish In Overheating Car https://bit.ly/4aMGLTy

Dean discovered a fish tail hanging from the engine bay of a broken-down car in North Queensland after the owner drove it through floodwater in North Queensland.

06/02/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲? 😷🦠🧽

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱
Steps to removing mould:
𝟭. Obtain personal protective equipment, including half-face disposable respirators with P1 or P2 filters, to avoid inhaling mould spores when cleaning. You’ll find these at hardware stores.
𝟮. Place drop sheets on the floor and exclude people from the affected area if they’re not performing the work.
𝟯. Get 2 buckets: 1 for cleaning solution and 1 for clean water.
𝟰. Wipe the area clean with a microfibre cloth and cleaning solution. Don’t put dirty cloths back in the solution; rinse them in the clean water to avoid cross-contamination.
𝟱. After cleaning the area with the solution, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Don’t use the same cloth you used with the solution.
𝟲. Wipe the surface dry with a clean cloth.

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿
Remove mould using a suitable mould remover, such as:
• a solution of 3 parts vinegar and 2 parts water – Leave it sit for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour
• a solution of 70% methylated spirits and 30% water
• a solution of tea tree oil and water
• commercial products from the supermarket. Follow the safety instructions to protect your eyes and skin.

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀
• Always use a different cloth with each process and throw them away after, or the mould spores will spread and mould will reappear.
• Don’t dry brush the area with a broom or brush, as this can spread mould.

For more information, visit https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/disaster/public-health-advice/mould

06/02/2025

06/02/2025

With everything that’s going on right now Townsville, this might make you giggle…

This morning on The Star Brekkie w Dannii…

legend Terry Campese threw down a challenge to husband Tim Gromie, a charity boxing match…

Will Tim be up for it? 🥊

Find out next week on the STAR brekkie…

05/02/2025

04/02/2025

Over 6 months of rain in just 3 days. Our resident journalist, Bethany Ross, is on the ground with the latest news regarding the return to the Townsville ‘black zone’ and the Ollera Creek Bridge on the Bruce Highway.

04/02/2025

❗𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 11.52am - All suburbs have been CLEARED to return home. This INCLUDES Rosslea, Hermit Park and Railway Estate.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗗 – Townsville Local Government Area (LGA) – Mutarnee to Cungulla including Magnetic Island – flood as at 10.15am Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Warning level: 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘
Warning area: Townsville LGA excluding Black Zone properties in Rosslea, Hermit Park and Railway Estate.

Flooding is subsiding and the water is going down. If you left your property, it is now safe to return with caution.

Black Zone residents of Rosslea, Hermit Park and Railway Estate are advised Emergency Services are currently undertaking assessments to make the area safe. Further advice regarding these areas will provided today.

Rainfall is expected to continue – stay informed.
This advice is from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

Unsure what zone you are in? Visit, https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/ to check the map!

More information in the comments.

03/02/2025

Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:29 pm Monday, 3 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible over northeastern Queensland tonight, into Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation: An elongated low pressure system over the southwestern Cape York Peninsula is embedded within the monsoon trough which extends to the east coast near Lucinda, which is resulting in enhanced rainfall about the northeast coast of Queensland. While rich moisture and some instability will remain in place over the area, a gradual weakening of the low and monsoon flow will see the risk of heavy rainfall confined to more localised parts of the warning area tonight and into Tuesday morning.

Areas of HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING are forecast between Tully and Townsville, and inland to the far western Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 140 mm are possible. With isolated falls up to 180 mm possible. This risk is expected to persist through tonight into Tuesday morning.

A small risk of localised intense rainfall with thunderstorm activity remains possible, mainly between Rollingstone and Cardwell this evening and early Tuesday morning -- a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.

A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of northeastern Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Rollingstone, Cardwell, Giru and Lucinda.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Tuesday.

03/02/2025

🚫𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼.

Rainfall is forecasted to continue today, and localised flooding is still a threat. The Ross River has not reached its peak.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲.

Be prepared and ready to leave if conditions worsen. Evacuations centres are open.

No matter where you are in Townsville, if you feel unsafe, don’t wait to be told: leave now.

🤍Evacuation centres are no longer accepting donations, including food. We’d ask our good Samaritans to consider donations to friends, family and community members in their area who may need help, or visit www.givit.org.au/queensland-storms-and-flooding for more information.

For updates, visit disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au

03/02/2025

Bureau of Meteorology 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:

⛈Severe thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall are possible today about the tropical east coast & ranges, especially between Innisfail & Ayr.

BOM updates, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

02/02/2025

✈️ Update ✈️ 6am 3/2/25

Townsville Airport terminal has reopened.

Passengers are encouraged to continue monitoring their flight status before heading to the airport: https://www.townsvilleairport.com.au/flightboard

This will be our final scheduled update, however we will notify you if anything changes.

Meenan Street, John Melton Black drive and Halifax street are all currently open.

For weather updates, warnings and advice, visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

02/02/2025

Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:37 am Monday, 3 February 2025.
HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY, WITH LOCALLY INTENSE FALLS POSSIBLE OVER NORTHEAST QUEENSLAND.
Weather situation: An elongated low pressure system embedded within the monsoon trough is currently located across the southwestern Cape York Peninsula resulting in enhanced rainfall and winds about the northeast coast of Queensland. Very significant rainfall accumulations are expected due to the slow-moving nature of the low and trough in an airmass rich in tropical moisture.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast between Tully and Giru, and inland to the far western Herbert and Lower Burdekin district, including Townsville. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 160 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 200 mm. 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 300 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible between Cardwell and Yabulu, including the towns of Rollingstone, Paluma and Ingham during this period. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 180 to 280 mm are possible. 24-hourly totals of around 500 mm are possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Strong to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are also possible for the islands and coastal fringe between Cardwell and Giru. Winds are forecast to ease during Monday morning.
The potential for heavy, locally intense rainfall may continue over the next few days subject to the strength and position of the trough and low.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of northeastern Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Rollingstone, Cardwell, Giru and Lucinda.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
6 hour rainfall totals to 4:00am Monday AEST include:
335mm at Cardwell Gap
222mm at Gairloch
211mm at Ingham
176mm at Halifax
141mm at Paluma Dam
124mm at Rollingstone
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Rainfall totals from 9am Sunday to 4:00am Monday AEST include:
607mm at Paluma Dam
525mm at Cardwell Gap
482mm at Pace Rd Rollingstone
465mm at Paradise Lagoon
393mm at Ingham
343mm at Halifax
294mm at Upper Black River
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A 95km/h wind gust was observed at Lucinda at 2:15am AEST Monday.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Monday.

02/02/2025

Latest Severe Weather Warning for 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬, 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 from the Bureau of Meteorology.
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:38 pm Sunday, 2 February 2025.
HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY, WITH LOCALLY INTENSE FALLS POSSIBLE OVER NORTHEAST QUEENSLAND.
Weather situation: An elongated low pressure system embedded within the monsoon trough is currently located across the southwestern Cape York Peninsula resulting in enhanced rainfall and winds about the northeast coast of Queensland. Very significant rainfall accumulations are expected due to the slow-moving nature of the low and trough in an airmass rich in tropical moisture.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast between Cowley Beach and Giru, and inland to the far eastern Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, including the towns of Townsville and Tully. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 160 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 200 mm. 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 300 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible between Cardwell and Yabulu, including the towns of Rollingstone, Paluma and Ingham during this period. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 180 to 280 mm are possible. 24-hourly totals up to 500 mm are possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
The potential for heavy, locally intense rainfall may continue over the next few days subject to the strength and position of the trough and low.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of northeastern Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Cardwell, Giru and Lucinda.
Emergency services advise people to:
▪️ If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust
▪️ Park your car undercover away from trees.
▪️ Close doors and windows.
▪️ Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
▪️ Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
▪️ Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
▪️ Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
▪️ Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
▪️ Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
For more information, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21037.shtml