If you’re in Far North Queensland, brace yourself—more heavy rain and strong winds are on the way! The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that multiple tropical cyclones could be forming off the coast, bringing even more wild weather to the region.
Over the past few days, Cairns and surrounding areas have been hit with torrential rain, with some spots copping over 300mm of rainfall. And unfortunately, there’s more to come.
Senior meteorologist Angus Hines says today’s main focus will be on the Whitsundays, the Central Coast, and the Bowen area, but really, anywhere north of Mackay could see a drenching.
In Gordonvale, just south of Cairns, SES and swift water rescue teams have already been out evacuating locals as floodwaters rise. Roads are a mess too—the Bruce Highway has been cut off in some areas, and the Kuranda Range Road remains closed after a landslide.
The Mulgrave, Russell, and Tully Rivers are all under flood warnings, and the Bureau says the northern beaches of Cairns, plus coastal communities and nearby islands, could see more flash flooding.
And if that wasn’t enough, the cyclone threat is growing. The Bureau’s seven-day forecast shows three tropical lows in the region that could intensify into cyclones by the weekend.
One is sitting off the Cairns coast.
Another is further out in the Coral Sea.
The third is hovering in the Gulf of Carpentaria, between Queensland and the Northern Territory.
With an active monsoon trough expected to hang around for the next couple of weeks, the chance of a cyclone forming remains moderate.
For now, it’s a waiting game—but residents are being urged to stay alert, keep an eye on warnings, and be ready to act if conditions worsen. Stay safe out there!
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