Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
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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 high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding affecting Cairns, Port Douglas, and surrounding areas.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Tropical Coast, Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Tropical Coast, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDQ21033) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 6:30 am Sunday, 15 March 2026, for residents in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets the North Tropical Coast region. Locations that may be affected by these conditions include:
- Cairns
- Port Douglas
- Yarrabah
- Wujal Wujal
- Daintree Village
- Mossman
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise people in the warning area to take the following immediate actions:
- Seek Shelter: Go inside a strong building now and stay inside until the storm has passed.
- Avoid Travel: Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
- Secure Property: Park your car undercover and away from trees; close all doors and windows.
- Health Preparedness: Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Power and Communication: Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Pet Safety: Put your pets somewhere safe and ensure they can be identified if they get lost.
- Communication: Tell friends, family, and neighbors in the area about the warning.
Expected Conditions
A surge of east to southeasterly winds is currently directing showers and thunderstorms onto the North Tropical Coast. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 6:30 am on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 9:30 am. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further developments.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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