Heavy Rain, Cyclone Threat in North Queensland

0:00In Adelaide today, February 28th, wet weather is heading to North Queensland starting Sunday, with rain shifting up the coast from the with Sundays and Mackay toward Townsville. The weather bureau expects isolated heavy falls of 50 to 100 millimeters in some spots, though most areas will see 10 to 40 millimeters, often peaking overnight. A tropical low in the coral sea has a moderate chance of turning into a cyclone by Thursday or Friday, but its path remains uncertain. Meanwhile, it could drift toward the North Queensland coast later in the week. In far western Queensland, conditions are easing after recent flooding, but isolated heavy rain is still possible along a corridor from Mount Issa, too. Birdsville especially in afternoons and evenings. Major flood warnings persist for rivers like the Georgina and Erakreek, with slow-moving water expected to keep levels high for weeks. Residents in sodden areas got some relief Friday night when a life-flight helicopter rescued six people from a flood-surrounded outback station near the Queensland Northern Territory border.

1:04No one needed medical care and supplies reached cutoff spots like Betery on Saturday. A weak trough over Cape York is turning into a monsoon trough today, bringing ongoing showers and storms while strong wind warnings are out for the Mackay and Capricornia coasts. Southeast Queensland will see slightly wetter conditions from Sunday, but mostly coastal rain under 10 millimeters. DNA is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, dope for comfort and calm. S-O-L-L-I-SOLIPILO.COM