Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for QLD Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for abnormally high tides and damaging surf across Queensland's Gulf Country and Peninsula as Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves westward.
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- Record type
- Coastal Hazard Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland Peninsula and Gulf Country
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland Peninsula and Gulf Country.
Alert Details
A Coastal Hazard Warning for abnormally high tides has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). This is a top-priority alert for residents in the Peninsula and Gulf Country Forecast Districts.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the eastern Gulf of Carpentaria, with impacts expected between Mapoon and Pormpuraaw. Specific locations that may be affected include:
- Weipa
- Aurukun
- Pormpuraaw
- Napranum
- Old Mapoon
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents and visitors to take the following precautions:
- Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers, and creeks.
- Adhere to all warnings from lifesavers and lifeguards.
- If you own a boat or watercraft, haul it out of the water if possible or ensure all moorings are secure.
- Ensure children are kept within arm's reach when near the water.
Expected Conditions
As Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves westward over the Gulf of Carpentaria, it is generating elevated sea levels and waves. Abnormally high tides are expected, which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during the Saturday morning high tide. Additionally, damaging surf conditions are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localized damage to coastal infrastructure.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:48 am AEST on Saturday, 21 March 2026. The conditions are expected to persist through the morning high tide cycle. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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