13/02/2026
Good morning folks . Townsville is currently under a server thunderstorm warning.
Rain doesn't stop our class , but lightning does.
Policy is that pools remain closed for 30min after the last lighting is witnessed.
So I've made the decision today in the interest of everyone's safety to cancel class for today Saturday 14th February.
See you next week
stay safe and sorry for any inconvenience
Fiona
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL
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For people in Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:52 am Saturday, 14 February 2026.
Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms,
Weather Situation: A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. A weak zone of convergence has developed about the northeast resulting in scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
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Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Ingham, Ayr, Tully, Palm Island and Cardwell.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
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82 mm of rainfall recorded at Landers Creek in the 1 hour to 6:30 am.
88 mm of rainfall recorded at Mount Low in the 2 hours to 3:00 am.
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Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
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The next warning is due to be issued by 9:55 am.
Other warnings may be current.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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Posted by Shane at 7:05am Saturday 14 February 2026
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