Potentially dangerous flash flooding will be a risk, and extremely high winds are expected."If it's flooded, forget it," she said, warning of the danger of trying to escape or cross rising waters.
Forecasters are expecting Kimi to unleash the worst of its fury between Port Douglas and Lucinda, in Far North Queensland.Major river flooding is expected in the Herbert, Murray and Tully River catchment areas, which are already described as "saturated". Severe thunderstorms are predicted for today, going into tonight, potentially bringing intense rainfall, damaging winds and large hail.Police Minister Mark Ryan warned of storm tides predicted between areas of Yarrabah and Cardwell.High tides are expected in some parts of Queensland, potentially complicating flood risks from Cyclone Kimi.
Mr Ryan said anybody in Kimi's firing line should secure property, trampolines, sheds and outdoor furniture."Be very, very careful about the intense rain that could come in south-east Queensland because it could bring that flash flooding."