** FLOOD WARNING FOR COASTAL RIVERS AND ADJACENT INLAND STREAMS BETWEEN COOKTOWN AND TOWNSVILLE ** Issued at 3:58 am EST on Saturday 12 April 2014 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane. Issue Number: 6 Heavy rainfall associated with the Tropical Cyclone Ita is expected to develop further over the warning area during Saturday. Widespread 24-hour rainfall totals of 100-200mm are expected, with localised falls up to 500mm possible. The heavy rainfall is expected to gradually move southwards during Saturday with the movement of the cyclone. 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. Flood warnings are current for the Daintree and Tully Rivers. The situation will be closely monitored and further individual catchment flood warnings will be issued if required. A Tropical Cyclone Advice remains 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 @ 04.12am
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:13:46 +0000
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