--- FLOOD WARNING --- FOR COASTAL RIVERS AND ADJACENT INLAND STREAMS BETWEEN CAIRNS AND ST LAWRENCE Issued at 10:31 am EST on Saturday 8 March 2014 Issue Number: 3 Heavy rainfall associated with a developing tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to develop from late Saturday along the coastal and adjacent inland rivers and streams between Cairns and Mackay. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 100-200mm with isolated heavier falls of between 300 - 400 mm are expected from overnight Saturday along the North Tropical Coast, and for the following few days as the system progresses further south towards the Central Coast areas. A Tropical Cyclone Watch is current for areas between Cairns and St Lawrence. Catchments at risk include the Barron, Johnstone, Mulgrave-Russell, Tully, Murray, Herbert, Ross, Bohle, Haughton, Lower Burdekin, Don, Proserpine, Pioneer, Connors and Isaac Rivers. River level rises above the minor flood level are likely across the warning area later this weekend and into next week. The situation will be closely monitored and individual catchment warnings will be issued if required. Remember: If its 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 disaster.qld.gov.au Weather Forecast: For the latest weather forecasts see: bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 8am Sunday. Latest River Heights: Location Height of River Date/Time of Observation nil. Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at bom.gov.au/qld/flood . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 00:57:32 +0000
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