Flood, wind warning for Cape York
UPDATE: A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds, flash flooding and abnormally high tides north of Cairns this evening.
Northern parts of Cape York Peninsula were expected to be affected, after a tropical low earlier threatened to develop into a cyclone.
Although the cyclone watch was lifted earlier today, Far North Queensland could still be lashed by strong winds of up to 90km/h.
In the severe weather warning issued tonight, the weather bureau said at 10pm, the monsoon low was located near Cape Sidmouth on the eastern Cape York Peninsula and will continue to move slowly eastwards into the north-west Coral Sea tomorrow.
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Abnormally high tides are also expected to occur about coastal and island communities between Torres Strait and Weipa.
These conditions are likely to persist for another 24 hours at least.
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The State Emergency Service advises that people in the affected area should:
- Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees
- Secure loose outdoor items
- Beware of fallen trees and powerlines
- Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters
- If near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge
- Contact the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance if required.
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