Bureau of Meteorology predicts worst is over, but more rain could come at weekend

Townsville has endured its share of intense rain and thunderstorms, for now, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the tropical low could come straight back.

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TOWNSVILLE has endured its share of intense rain and thunderstorms, for now, according to the Bureau of Meteorology who predict the region could cop another lashing in a few days.

BOM meteorologist Pieter Claassen said the worst of the city’s wild weather was done, but areas south of Townsville were still on alert for heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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Wet weather in Townsville. The Bruce Highway bridge over Rollingstone Creek. Picture: Evan Morgan

North Ward recorded 48mm of rain, Black River recorded 92mm, Bluewater recorded 102mm and Ingham recorded 303mm in the 24 hours to 9am on Wednesday.

Mcilwraith street in Ingham after torrential rain struck the Hinchinbrook Shire this morning. Photograph: Cameron Bates

Mr Claassen said ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen was moving south, but a south-easterly wind from the south could push the system north before the weekend, dropping more heavy falls.

He said there was a “very low chance” the system could form into another tropical cyclone.

Mr Claassen said the city could expect some afternoon thunderstorms and showers over the next few days.

Mcilwraith street in Ingham after torrential rain struck the Hinchinbrook Shire this morning. Photograph: Cameron Bates

Townsville could possible see another 100mm of rainfall on Thursday, and up to 60mm on Friday.

Originally published as Bureau of Meteorology predicts worst is over, but more rain could come at weekend