"In the most likely scenario, if it moves to the south-east we'll see mostly fine weather develop across most of the state for the weekend into the start of next week.". A Bureau of Meteorology tracking map shows Tropical Cyclone Debbie making landfall hovering just south of Townsville as a Category three system at 4pm on Monday. Tropical cyclone Kimi moved slowly south through most of Sunday, but is expected to turn a little more to the south-southwest during today. Areas Affected: Warning Zone. The Bureau of Meteorology issued an updated cyclone warning for the Far North at 5pm, with the system expected to eventually become a Category 3 cyclone. Region. Please send any feedback to Feedback and choose "Severe Weather (historical data)". media_camera Mayor of Townsville Jenny Hill. The mayors of Townsville, Burdekin and Hinchinbrook, who sit on the District Disaster Management Group, believe the cyclone and flood-prone area needs accessible, local weather staff to relay advice to emergency teams and manage equipment. Do you know how cyclones could affect you and what to pack in your survival kit? The BOM has cancelled its warning between Port Douglas and Innisfail, including Cairns as the cyclone moves south. He said the impacts of the storm are "not far from the normal" for Far North Queensland during the wet season. Townsville Weather. Meanwhile, senior flood forecaster Jess Carey said the tropics were expected to endure "quite a wet week". A tropical cyclone warning that was in force has been cancelled and the chance of it reforming is considered low. BOM told the Townsville Bulletin technicians had visited the radar and diagnosed the fault that caused it to go offline. A strengthening low is sitting in the monsoon trough just over 200 kilometres east of Innisfail. Cyclone Reports. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued updated advice at 4.34 p.m. for Tropical Cyclone Kimi, now a category 2 system. Emergency services are ready to act in case conditions intensify. Some modelling suggests it could move towards the coast or south, but Mr Knepp said that was less probable. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says it is now unlikely weakening Tropical Cyclone Kimi will significantly impact the north Queensland coast. “The cyclone has displayed a weakening trend over the past few hours, and it is expected to weaken further during Tuesday,” the BOM said. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says it is now unlikely weakening Tropical Cyclone Kimi will significantly impact the north Queensland coast. Watch Zone. "We believe that [the BOM hasn't] consulted properly," Townsville mayor Jenny Hill said. If you could be cut off by floodwaters, make preparations. Australian region tropical cyclone warnings, forecasts, seasonal outlooks, cyclone history, climatology and related information. Heavy rainfall with the potential to cause flash flooding has put residents in Kimi's firing line on flood watch, many yesterday laying sandbags in an effort to waterproof their homes. "Those are least likely scenarios," he said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Tides will be slightly higher than normal between Bowen and Lucinda and there is a current wind warning for the Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Gold Coast Waters. There is an "increasing chance" of a tropical cyclone forming in the Coral Sea off Queensland late this week, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says. South-east Queensland cops a drenching as major clean up begins. BOM has extended the watch zone to include areas from Lucinda to Ayr. ABC Emergency has put together a list of things you should do if you are affected. 21 February - … Gusts up to 130km/h are still possible about coastal and island communities between Innisfail and Ayr today, the BoM says. View the current warnings for Queensland. ': Honeymooning Aussies hit Queenstown and head straight for the bungee, The 'open secret' of sexual harassment in Victoria's legal profession, NSW Premier issues vaccine warning as clinic reports 50 per cent drop in bookings for jab, Premier says filming new Mad Max movie in NSW will inject $350m into economy and create 850 jobs, Stowaway snake found in lettuce bag returns home after 2,000km round trip, New Delhi going into lockdown as hospital beds become scarce, 'I am the last one': Stephen Stewart is believed to be Australia's oldest Indigenous man, Miguel Diaz-Canel appointed as Cuba's new leader, ending decades of Castro rule, Typhoon displaces 100,000 people, kills one in the Philippines. TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 8. The Bureau of Meteorology responds to accusations it let down the community as Cyclone Kimi loomed LEIGHTON SMITH , Townsville Bulletin January 21, 2021 12:00am Australia's BoM said Halifax (near Ingham) received 681mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9am morning of 16 December, with 122mm of that falling in only one hour. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said Cyclone Kimi was travelling southeast about 135km north of Townsville about 1am AEDT on Tuesday. Watch the brand new season of Younger now on Stan. "At this stage, the most likely scenario is the tropical cyclone, when it develops, will move to the south-east away from the Queensland coast. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "We have moved resources around for the cyclone. After the 2019 flooding event, the BOM shifted how they provided advice locally from two meteorologists contracted to defence in Townsville, to a central communications hub in Brisbane. The Bureau of Meteorology says Cyclone Kimi was barrelling south about 195km north of Townsville at 1pm AEST on Monday. By 4.33am AEDT, the system had weakened below cyclone strength. While the cyclone is unlikely to cross the coast, communities from Innisfail to Bowen remain on high alert for heavy rain, wind and abnormally high tides. Ahead of the cyclone season, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and various other Pacific Meteorological services, all contributed towards the Island Climate Update tropical cyclone outlook that was released during October 2013. BOM is monitoring a trough over the Gulf of Carpentaria It says a tropical cyclone would most likely move away from the Queensland coast Several towns in the south-west … To improve your experience. Port Douglas to Ayr and inland to Mareeba and Atherton, including Cairns and Townsville. Severe Tropical Cyclone Althea was a powerful tropical cyclone that devastated parts of North Queensland just before Christmas 1971. The Bureau of Meteorology says a low pressure system off the coast could develop into a topical cyclone as early as Tuesday and may cross the coast at Cooktown, north of Cairns, later this week. Individual cyclone reports. Tropical Cyclone Niran is expected to form tomorrow morning and could reach category 3 strength, as the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) Townsville radar remains offline. Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents, Stay up-to-date with local coverage on ABC Radio, the emergency broadcaster. "There's still a risk of heavy rainfall remaining and there is still a flood watch in force," Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), Scott Morrison: Inner city 'cafes, dinner parties and wine bars' won't get Australia to net zero emissions, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes historic first flight on Mars, Milkshakes, tacos and consent: New government video slammed as confusing and concerning, 'Worst environment I've worked in': More allegations of racism from former Neighbours cast members, Amid rising tensions with China, New Zealand 'uncomfortable' with expanding Five Eyes remit, Are you over 50? Get up to date information on storms, wind, rain, cyclones and other weather events in the Townsville area. Date. A tropical cyclone is expected to form tomorrow morning off north Queensland and could reach category 3 strength, as the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) Townsville radar remains offline. “Significant impacts on the coast are no longer expected, although heavy rainfall remains a possibility,” the BOM warned. 394mm was recorded in the six hours to 01:00, 16 December. Auto News: Beat the price rises: currency pressure poised to push up the cost of cars in 2020 - caradvice.com.au. "We will see a low develop along the monsoon trough over the next few days [and] it will actually deepen as it goes into the Coral Sea," he said. Forecast models show a monsoon trough deepening and the BOM said conditions were favourable for a low to develop within it and potentially increase to tropical cyclone strength. Senior forecaster Michael Knepp said BOM was monitoring the trough over the Gulf of Carpentaria, which was "fairly active right now". "More than likely we'll see [it] develop … Friday or into the weekend.". Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said SES and police have been sent to the region, along with two winch-helicopters — one based in Cairns, and another in Townsville — … Kimi proved to be all bark and no bite as she turned into a tropical low in the early hours of this morning. "At this stage, no record river levels have been broken so far, but certainly we do have quite a wet week to come, so will be watching the north tropical coast very closely over the coming days," he said. Townsville Drone Photography. Ex-tropical Cyclone Kimi was downgraded overnight, however Queenslanders have been warned "mother nature hasn't turned off the tap yet". While the cyclone is unlikely to cross the coast, communities from Innisfail to Bowen remain on high alert for heavy rain, wind and abnormally high tides. An initial flood watch was issued yesterday afternoon for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Mackay, amid predictions widespread heavy rainfall was possible from Wednesday and could lead to flooding. Mr Carey said several towns in the state's south-west, including Quilpie and Thargomindah, had either recorded, or were about to, their "largest flood peaks" in years. The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor and provide forecasts and warnings about Tropical Cyclone Niran, which continues to move away from the north Queensland Coast. Take our quiz to see how prepared you really are. Issued at 12:11 pm EST on Sunday 17 January 2021 ... Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning. Heavy rain and flood risk warning for Townsville, North Qld A low pressure system is stalking off the coast of North Queensland, providing a threat of a potential cyclone … NASA's Mars helicopter becomes first powered flight on another planet, Emotional reunions as trans-Tasman bubble opens, New Zealand bubble loophole could see Aussies fly to rest of the world, Man pops up from manhole after 'looking for lost dog'. Severe Tropical Cyclone Marian. None. Existing Cyclones in the Eastern Region: The State Emergency Service received 170 requests for assistance for fallen trees, leaking roofs and assistance with sandbags. Our swift and flood water rescue teams still in place, our flood boats are still ready to go, helicopters on stand-by," Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner John Bolger said. Gusts up to 130km/h are still possible about coastal and island communities between Innisfail and Ayr today, the BoM says. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ada was a small but intense tropical cyclone that severely impacted the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia, in January 1970.It has been described as a defining event in the history of the Whitsunday Islands, and was the most damaging storm in the mainland town of Proserpine's history at the time. Issued at 7:53 am EST on Monday 18 January 2021. One of the strongest storms ever to affect the Townsville area, Althea was the fourth system and second severe tropical cyclone of the 1971–72 Australian region cyclone season.After forming near the Solomon Islands on 19 December and heading southwest … The category one cyclone is sitting 330km north of Townsville, moving south at 7km/h. Your web browser is no longer supported. Provides access to Queensland weather forecasts, weather observations, flood warnings and high sea forecasts of the Bureau of Meteorology and Queensland Regional Office Headline: Tropical cyclone Kimi is moving slowly south, expected to turn south-southwest towards the north Queensland coast today. Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Friday 16 April 2021 for the period until midnight EST Monday 19 April 2021.. The Bureau of Meteorology’s Townsville radar is offline as Tropical Cyclone Niran approaches north Queensland with a chance it could be upgraded to Category 3. The Bureau of Meteorology said Cyclone Kimi was barrelling south about 195km north of Townsville at 1pm AEST on Monday. IDQ10810. A strengthening low pressure system is sitting in a monsoon trough 200 kilometres off the coast of Innisfail and it is expected to develop to tropical cyclone strength on Tuesday. Cyclone Disaster Dashboard. Tropical Cyclone Outlook for Coral Sea. Radar viewer Nearest radar station images and loops Satellite viewer View and animate the latest satellite images Interactive forecast maps Computer models used in offical weather maps MetEye Mapping tool for forecasts and observations. Tropical cyclone Kimi has formed northeast of Cooktown. "We ask people if they could please work with us and stay off flooded roads and whatever you do, just please remember if it's flooded, forget it," Mr Bolger said. The BoM says in the coming days Kimi is expected to track back towards the north of the state as a weak tropical low. The BOM said the cyclone is expected to drift towards the south-southeast overnight and become slow moving early on Tuesday, off the coast between Hinchinbrook Island and Townsville. Statement on Bureau services for North Queensland and Townsville radar. However areas of heavy rain are expected to remain around the tropical east coast of Queensland in the coming days, while a flood watch remains in place between Cairns and Ayr. The Prime Minister and state leaders want you to get the AstraZeneca jab, Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be moved to hospital amid hunger strike, Tottenham end wild 24 hours by sacking Jose Mourinho, 'Too many broken hearts': Royal commission into veteran suicides announced, several towns in the state's south-west, including Quilpie and Thargomindah, People stranded by floodwaters in western Queensland after 21-year rain record broken, 'What have I done? "The worst of the rainfall over the last few weeks has been in that southern central inland region … so catchments are somewhat primed for this week and we will be watching it quite closely," he said. Kimi is set to slow and stall between Hinchinbrook Island and Townsville and potentially weaken before crossing the coast on Tuesday. 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