State’s north faces possibility of two cyclones forming up in coming week

THE state’s north faces the possibility of twin cyclones forming up in the coming week, as heavy rainfall and flash flooding pummel other parts of the state.

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NORTH Queensland faces a possible double whammy of two tropical cyclones forming up in the Gulf and Coral Sea.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a more active monsoonal burst across the state’s Top End in the coming week.

The BoM said there was only a “low” possibility of any cyclones in the next seven days.

“The main message is we are going to see intensifying monsoon activity,” meteorologist Andrew Bufalino said.

It comes with a deep tropical low system anchored over northwest Queensland delivering life-giving flooding rain to Winton, Julia Creek and Cloncurry districts.

In the state’s southeast, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for areas including Toowoomba, Oakey and Crows Nest.