LIMIT TRAVEL / STAY INDOORS – Cassowary Coast – Primarily South of Tully – Tropical Cyclone Kirrily as at 11:00am, Thursday 25 January 2024
Warning level: WATCH AND ACT
Warning area: Cassowary Coast - Primarily South of Tully including Cardwell and surrounding areas.
This is a warning from the Cassowary Coast Local Disaster Management Group
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, currently a Category 2 Cyclone, is expected to cross the coast near Townsville tonight. Gales now occurring over Whitsunday Islands, to extend to the mainland today.
People located primarily South of Tully, including Cardwell and surrounding areas are advised to limit travel and stay indoors where possible.
Conditions could become dangerous. There could be – heavy rain, flash flooding and very strong and potentially damaging winds.
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. For storm help, call the SES on 132 500.
Please click on 'Read More' for extra information.
Possible impacts in your area
- Very heavy rain will make it dangerous to drive. Flash flooding is possible.
- Powerlines could come down and the power could go out.
- Some roads could be flooded.
- Buildings and cars could be damaged.
- Public transport could stop.
- Strong winds and fallen trees.
What you can do to ensure safety
- Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines.
- Park your car undercover away from trees.
- Go inside and be ready to stay until the storm has passed.
- Close doors and windows.
- If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
- Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
- Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
- Limit travel unless you have to as conditions may become dangerous.
- Warn friends, family and neighbours in the area.
If you need to drive to get to a safe place
- Check road conditions and plan the route before you leave at the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
- Slow down. Turn your headlights on. Drive to the conditions.
- Do not drive through floodwater. If you come to a flooded road, turn around and go another way.
- If driving is too dangerous, find a safe place to pull over away from trees, drains and creeks.
If you are camping, caravanning or outdoors
- Fully secure your campsite.
- If you’re camping, ask the manager where to shelter.
- If you’re outdoors, go to a strong building or structure now, like a bridge or picnic shelter.
- Do not shelter under trees.
More information
- Listen to your local radio station for updates.
- Visit the Cassowary Coast Disaster Dashboard.
- For power outage information, visit Ergon website.
- For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
The next update will be sent when the situation changes.
