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14/01/2026

Need to dispose of an electrical item that has the battery stuck?! 🔋Don't fret...The Household Embedded Battery Collections Program will begin this weekend! Allowing locals to safely dispose of batteries found in toys, vacuum cleaners, and electric toothbrushes for free! 🗑

Locations will be:
- Stuart Waste Facility 6:30am to 5:45pm
- Hervey Range Resource Recovery Centre 7am to 4:45pm

For more info see here - https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/household-embedded-battery-amnesty-weekend

10/01/2026

**This warning is no longer current. For the latest updates visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/**

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗽 – 𝗤𝗹𝗱: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝟭𝟮𝗨 from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Issued at 4.51 pm EST on Saturday 10 January 2026.
Tropical Cyclone Koji has developed and is moving towards the northeast Queensland coast.

𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲
Innisfail to Mackay, including Townsville, Palm Island, Bowen, Proserpine and Whitsunday Islands.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲
None.
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲
None.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆
Category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 95 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 130 kilometres per hour.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Within 45 kilometres of 17.1 degrees South, 148.1 degrees East, 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and 225 kilometres east northeast of Innisfail.

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
South at 13 kilometres per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U) is located in the Coral Sea offshore of the North Tropical Coast and is moving south towards the Queensland coast.
Koji, a category 2 system, is forecast to continue on a similar south track until crossing the coast. The coastal crossing is forecast for early Sunday morning between Townsville and Bowen. After crossing, Koji will weaken and then track generally westwards.

𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 130 km/h are possible from this evening and into early Sunday morning about exposed coastal locations from south of Townsville to Proserpine.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are expected to develop over coastal areas between Cardwell and Airlie Beach, this afternoon or evening. GALES may extend north, to areas between Innisfail and Cardwell this evening if Koji takes a track further west. GALES may extend south, to areas between Proserpine and Mackay, and adjacent inland areas overnight and early Sunday morning.
Gales are expected to ease as the system crosses the coast and moves inland during Sunday.
HEAVY RAINFALL, which may lead to FLASH FLOODING, is forecast to develop from Ingham to Proserpine tonight. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Townsville and Proserpine later tonight, extending south to Mackay on Sunday.
Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay over the weekend but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.
A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
▪️People between Ayr to Proserpine, including Bowen and Airlie Beach should complete preparations now and be prepared to shelter in a safe place.
▪️Boats and outside property should be secured before nightfall if safe to do so.
▪️People between Innisfail and Mackay, including Innisfail, Townsville, Palm Island should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 8pm.
▪️For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au.
IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY.
For more information, visit: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/tropical-cyclone-forecast-track-map/IDQ65002

10/01/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥 – 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 (𝗟𝗚𝗔) – 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮: Townsville LGA – from Mutarnee to Cungulla including Magnetic Island.

This warning is from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

A tropical low is developing slowly as it moves towards the northeast Queensland coast.

The tropical low is forecast to reach tropical cyclone intensity later this evening, before crossing the coast near Townsville, most likely early on Sunday. Conditions will be dangerous as it gets closer to land. Gale strength winds are expected from 4pm today.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For cyclone help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀
▪️Damaging winds will knock down trees, powerlines, and blow away anything not tied down outside. This is a risk to life.
▪️Heavy rain may cause flooding in some places.
▪️Power, phones, internet and water might stop working.
▪️Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆
▪️Fill your car with fuel, or charge it, and park it undercover. Do not park under a tree.
▪️Store or tie down outside items, like caravans, trailers, outdoor furniture, gas bottles, toys and play equipment.
▪️Move outdoor furniture inside or sink it in your pool so it doesn’t fly around in strong winds.
▪️Unplug all electrical items.
▪️Fill up containers and the bath with clean water for drinking. Turn water off to your house if you can.
▪️Be ready to turn off power, solar, water and gas to your house if you can and if it is safe.
▪️Check your family, friends and neighbours know what to do. Help them if you can.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝘁
▪️battery-powered radio to listen to warnings
▪️torch and spare batteries
▪️tinned and packet food and bottled water to last five days
▪️enough clothes for five days
▪️important medicine
▪️important papers (like ID, insurance papers and passports)
▪️first-aid kit
▪️mobile phone, charger and charged power bank. Finishing charging devices. Try not to use them now to save batteries.
▪️toilet paper, face masks and hand sanitiser
▪️if you have very young children, enough nappies for up to five days, wipes, bottles, formula or baby food. Plan to not have a fridge or microwave
▪️if you have a pet, enough pet food for five days, a lead and/or crate. Make sure they can be identified if they get lost.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿
▪️Find the strongest and safest room in the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom, walk-in wardrobe or hallway. Shelter here when the time comes.
▪️Cover any windows in your safe room with a mattress or heavy blanket. This will protect you from broken glass if the window breaks. Shelter under the mattress if the roof comes off.
▪️Put your emergency kit in your safe room.
▪️If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
▪️Do not use gas or generators inside. Fumes can be deadly.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲
▪️If your home in more than 40 years old or not well looked after, go to friends or family in a newer, stronger home. Weaker buildings can break more easily in cyclone conditions.
▪️If your home is not a safe place, there are evacuation centres/places of refuge available from 2pm:
- Heatley Evacuation Centre - 321 Fulham Road (Heatley Secondary College)
- Townsville City Council Place of Refuge – 143 Walker Street (access via Wills Street) – Pet friendly
▪️Drive only to the evacuation centre
▪️If you have pets, check the shelter accepts animals. Change plans now if they do not. If you can take your pet with you, bring their food, lead, crate or carrier.
▪️Take your emergency kit with you.
▪️Prepare your house before you go.
▪️Tell others where you are.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
▪️If you are still in the area, prepare now to take shelter. It is too late to leave safely.
▪️Fully pack up your site. Put camping gear in your vehicle.
▪️Tie down your caravan. Find out how on the QRA website.
▪️Ask accommodation staff where to take shelter. Take your emergency kit and pets with you.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
▪️ For Townsville LGA updates and a map of areas that flood near you, go to https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/
▪️Weather warnings go to Bureau of Meteorology Queensland warnings page: https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/
▪️Power outage information, go to Ergon: https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map/
▪️Traffic information and closed roads, go to QLD Traffic (https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/) or call 13 19 40.
▪️Public transport information go to Translink: https://translink.com.au/
▪️Find out how to get ready for a flood at https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/flooding

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀.

10/01/2026

𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

The following centres are available:
▪️𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, located at Heatley Secondary College
▪️𝟭𝟰𝟯 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲, Townsville City (the basement car park of 143 Walker Street, accessed via Wills Street)

If your home is not a safe place, or you are at risk of isolation and have no other accommodation options (such as staying with family, friends or at a hotel), please consider attending one of these places of refuge.

Please bring only essential items for your stay, including food, water, any required medication, and important documents.

Council’s 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆. Animals remain the responsibility of their owner. Pets must be restrained, preferably in a crate or animal carrier. Please ensure you bring sufficient supplies for the duration of your stay, including food and water, any required medication, a lead, collar or muzzle if needed, and items to manage animal waste.

09/01/2026

**This warning is no longer current. For the latest updates visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/**

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬, 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗦: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Issued at 4:55 pm EST on Friday 9 January 2026

A tropical low approaches the northeast tropical coast, bringing heavy to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and damaging winds from later today, continuing over the weekend.

Weather Situation: A tropical low (12U) is located over the western Coral Sea and will begin moving south towards the northeast Queensland coast over the next few days. The low now has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone before moving inland during the weekend, most likely early on Sunday. To the south of the low, a surge in southeasterly winds is expected to bring a broad risk of damaging winds to coastal areas on the weekend.

For COASTAL AREAS: East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected about exposed coastal parts north of Tully, including north of Port Douglas. Damaging winds will extend south along the coast throughout the warning area on Saturday, and will turn east to northeasterly south of 12U on Saturday afternoon and evening.

For areas SOUTH of PORT DOUGLAS: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop north of Townsville from overnight tonight, and extend south through the remainder of the coast into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 170 mm are likely. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop from late Saturday night into Sunday morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 and 150 mm are possible. 24-hourly totals between 200 to 275 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 400 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal areas between Tully and Airlie Beach on Saturday, particularly, near and south of the low centre, with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast north of Innisfail by Saturday evening, but are likely to persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued between Port Douglas and Tully, and a Tropical Cyclone Watch has been issued between Tully and Airlie Beach.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the development and position of the tropical low. The tropical low is being monitored closely and forecast track maps will continue to be issued. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds has been issued for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Cooktown, Bloomfield Valley (including Wujal Wujal), Port Douglas, Cairns, Yarrabah, Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Townsville, Charters Towers, Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands. Proserpine, and Mackay.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Emergency services advise people to:
▪️ If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
▪️ Park your car undercover away from trees.
▪️ Close doors and windows.
▪️ 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.
▪️ Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions can become dangerous.
▪️ Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.

For more information, visit: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDQ21037

09/01/2026

UPDATE Sunday 11 January 2026 - Both roads will reopen from 11am today.

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The following roads will be closed from 1pm today, Friday 9 January 2026, for community safety:

▪️ Castle Hill Road (including all walking tracks)
▪️ Mount Stuart Road

Council will advise when safe to reopen.

09/01/2026

08/01/2026

If you’re ready to grow in faith, confidence, and biblical healing ministry, this is for you! 📖 The powerful 3-week training course will be taking place at Mt. Louisa Community Church, starting on the 31st January. 🙌🏼 Spaces are limited!

Curious to know more, tune in on Monday morning to hear the details! 📻

More information here - 🔗 https://livefm.com.au/healing-seminar-with-shefabrook-minisries/

08/01/2026

**This warning is no longer current. For the latest updates visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/**

𝗡𝗢𝗪 – 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 (𝗟𝗚𝗔) – 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: ADVICE

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮: Townsville LGA – from Mutarnee to Cungulla including Magnetic Island.

This is a warning from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop to the west of Townsville from late Friday night and extend through the remainder of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district on Saturday.

Rainfall totals between 80 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 180 mm is possible.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90km/h are also expected in coastal areas during Friday and continuing throughout Saturday.
Prepare now because conditions could become dangerous.

For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮
▪️Very heavy rain will make it dangerous to drive.
▪️Flash flooding in some areas.
▪️The power could go out.
▪️Public transport could stop.
▪️Strong winds and fallen trees.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼
▪️Prepare now:
- Make sure your emergency kit is ready.
- Know your evacuation plan.
▪️Get your home ready. Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area
▪️Secure loose items in your yard.
▪️Tie down or remove shade sails and umbrellas.
▪️Move items away from trees where possible.
▪️Park your car undercover away from trees.
▪️Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀
▪️Start securing your campsite or relocate to a safer location.
▪️Be ready to move people, pets, camping gear and vehicles to shelter if dangerous storms come.
▪️If you’re outdoors, plan to return to your car, home or campsite. If you can’t, decide now where you will shelter if the storm comes.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
▪️Monitor official updates and changing conditions.
▪️For weather information, visit Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website: https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/
▪️Townsville Local Government Area updates and maps, go to https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/
▪️Listen to your local radio station for updates.
▪️Expect possible power outages. For power outage information, visit Ergon website: https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map/
▪️Stay clear of fallen powerlines.
▪️Ferry services may be impacted. Public transport information go to Translink: https://translink.com.au/
▪️For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘

01/01/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘
Sand and sandbag sites are being restocked at three locations across Townsville with all sites expected to be replenished by 3pm:

• Lou Litster Park – Railway Estate
• Bruce Hwy & Mount Low Parkway – Mount Low
• Ross Dam Park - Kelso

Please remember to bring your own shovel. Sand and sandbags are available while stocks last – please be considerate of others and only take what you need.

If you require emergency assistance, please contact the SES on 132 500.

To stay up to date visit the Emergency Management and Disaster Dashboard (https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/), follow this page or listen to local radio.

31/12/2025

Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Weather Situation: Areas of converging enhanced onshore winds may set up over parts of the northeast coast today, more likely later this evening and overnight tonight. These combined with a very humid airmass bring the risk of heavy rainfall.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast about the coast and adjacent inland areas from about Townsville to Gordonvale, more likely this evening and overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible.

Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Cardwell, Tully and Rollingstone.

For more weather warnings and alerts 👉 https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

30/12/2025

The Townsville City Council have announced that certain scheduled New Year's Eve celebrations have been canceled owing to the present weather 🌧

☔ Due to the rainfall, unfortunately the Sounds on the Sand concert at The Strand, including food trucks and amusements, all planned activities at Riverway and the fireworks display have been cancelled. 🚫

Stay informed with the latest weather updates here - 🔗 https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/