TC Jasper - Threat is reduced

Tropical cyclone advice as at 6.20am, Thursday 14 December 2023.This update is from the Cairns Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG).

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has passed and there is no further risk of storm surge. You still need to be careful of damage, debris and fallen powerlines.

This is the last cyclone warning.

A severe weather warning, which includes locally intense and heavy rainfall is current for the Barron River catchment.

Flooding remains likely. A moderate flood warning is also current for the Mulgrave River catchment, while a minor flood warning current for the Barron River.

Localised flash flooding is also likely.

Never play, walk, ride or drive through flood water. If its flooded, forget it.

For help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance Queensland app.

There could be further warnings, including flooding.

More information

• Go to the Cairns Disaster Dashboard for all warnings and updates: https://disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au/
• Listen to ABC Far North at 801AM, 95.5FM or 106.7FM.
• For weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
• For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
• For power outage information, visit the Ergon Energy website.
• Public transport information go to Translink