Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Saturday 26 February to Friday 4 March, peaking on Tuesday 1 March.
Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters.
Motorists are reminded that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can damage cars on contact.
Motorists are urged to drive carefully and slowly, not only for the safety of road users and pedestrians, but to lessen the impact of bow waves, which can push water into adjacent properties.
Council advises that traffic control and detours will be in place where roads are inundated by tidal floodwaters.
King tide levels for Cairns are expected at the following times (other areas may vary):
- Saturday 26 February: 3m at 6.47am
- Sunday 27 February: 3.24m at 7.31am
- Monday 28 February: 3.42m at 8.12am
- Tuesday 1 March: 3.49m at 8.49am
- Wednesday 2 March: 3.46m at 9.23am
- Thursday 3 March: 3.33m at 9.53am
- Friday 4 March: 3.11m at 10.21am
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