** FLOOD WARNING FOR COASTAL RIVERS AND ADJACENT INLAND STREAMS BETWEEN COOKTOWN AND TOWNSVILLE ** Issued at 4:55 pm EST on Friday 11 April 2014 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane. Issue Number: 4 Very heavy rainfall associated with Severe Tropical Cyclone Ita is expected to develop further over the warning area during Friday. Widespread 24-hour rainfall totals of 100-200mm are expected, with localised falls up to 500mm possible. The heaviest rainfall is initially expected over the northern half of the warning area, gradually moving south during Saturday. River level rises above the minor flood level are expected across the warning area. Catchments at risk include the Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Mulgrave, Russell, Johnstone, Tully, Murray, Herbert, Black, Burdekin, Bohle and Ross Rivers, and Bluewater Creek. The situation will be closely monitored and individual catchment flood warnings will be issued when required. A Tropical Cyclone Advice is currently in force. 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. Posted by Bradley for Townsville Storms @ 17.25pm
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 07:25:19 +0000
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