Livingstone Shire braces for severe weather

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Published
9th May 2022

Livingstone Shire is bracing for severe weather this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting three-day totals of around 200 millimetres of rain. 

Up to seventy millimetres is forecast for Yeppoon on Wednesday, with up to one hundred millimetres predicted on Thursday. 

The northern parts of the shire are expected to be impacted the most with rain easing Friday. 

Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group, Mayor Andy Ireland, said authorities are preparing for the severe weather. 

“We’re urging the community to get ready now for heavy rain and flash flooding,” Mayor Ireland said. 

“Some locations could potentially receive their highest May rainfall on record during this event. 

“If it’s flooded, forget it. There’s no situation which warrants risking your life or others, by driving through flooded roads. 

“Residents are reminded to keep up to date with road closures and emergency news via Council’s Disaster Dashboard: https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/ and follow the latest advice and warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.”