Issued: 2:00pm, Friday 6 March
Next Update: This will be the last warning issued for this event
The Cairns Region Local Disaster Management Group advises people in the Cairns Regional Local Government Area:
- The THREAT IS REDUCED. The severe weather has passed. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are no longer expected.
The 29U Tropical Low is crossing the North Queensland coast between Cairns and Ingham today. Weather associated with this system is now expected to ease. 29U is moving inland away from Cairns Region, through to the northern interior and southern Queensland.
Cairns Regional Council continues to closely monitor and manage Reservoir and Dam Assets and encourages people to be "Water Wise" throughout the high-risk weather season.
Bureau of Meteorology continues a Flood Watch for the Barron, Mulgrave and Russell River catchments.
Current Conditions
- Conditions are easing and threat is reduced.
Safety Advice
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwaters — it is dangerous.
- Exercise caution and drive to the conditions. If its flooded – Forget it!
- Get prepared as the high risk 2026 weather season continues the Get Ready Queensland website (Get Prepared)
- Share this information with friends, family and neighbours.
