Breaking: North Queensland’s already soaked regions might get hit with not one, but TWO cyclones! Here’s what you need to know…
Overnight Drama: Rescues and Road Closures
Last night was intense for North Queensland! Two people had to be rescued from floodwaters after massive rainfall dumped more than 300mm in some areas.
The famous Bruce Highway? Completely closed up north near Cairns thanks to all this water!
What’s Coming Next? Double Cyclone Threat!
Hold onto your hats, Queensland! We’ve got not one, but two potential cyclones brewing:
- A Coral Sea tropical low could turn into a cyclone as early as Thursday
- Another troublemaker in the Gulf of Carpentaria might become a cyclone by Sunday
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Severe Weather Update: Tropical low and heavy rainfall impacting the North Tropical Queensland Coast.
Video current: 12:00pm AEST 29 January 2025.
Latest forecasts and warnings: https://t.co/4W35o8iFmh or the BOM Weather app. pic.twitter.com/4vmHk19rYK
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) January 29, 2025
The Numbers Are Wild!
Check out these rainfall figures from the past 24 hours:
- North of Innisfail: 316mm
- Cairns Racecourse: 216mm
- Gordonvale: 213mm
Expert Weather Watch
Weather experts are watching these systems like hawks! The Coral Sea’s super warm (28-30 degrees) – perfect for brewing up some serious storm action.
While one system might stay away from our shores, the other could bring “enormous” amounts of rain.
What You Need to Do
Stay alert! Emergency alerts will come through your phone
Keep an eye on flood warnings, especially if you’re near Tully or Mulgrave Rivers
Follow local updates and warnings
Premier’s Promise
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says they’re “on active alert” and working hard to keep communities safe and prepared.
Stay safe, Queensland! We’ll keep you updated as this wild weather story develops.
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