Tornado-strength winds are possible along the north Queensland coast today as Townsville's flood emergency continues after record-breaking rainfall over the city and surrounds during the past week.
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| Firefighters joining in the flood rescue effort in Townsville. |
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) state manager Bruce Gunn said six-hour rain totals of 150-200 millimetres were predicted along the coast from Ingham to Bowen today, accompanied by strong wind gusts.
"There is some chance of tornadoes forming in that onshore flow," he said.
"As the convergence lines feed into the monsoonal low and cross the coast, there is enough favourable wind sheer to make that possible.
Read the ABC News story - “Townsville flood zone could face 'tornado'-strength winds, more rain as records tumble.”
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