Port Douglas is a very low lying area. Lets hope this hurricane doesn't get too close or it'll effect 90% of inhabitants imho.
Lockhart River to Port Douglas Watch Area: Across Cape York Peninsula to the eastern Gulf of Carpentaria between the mouth of the Gilbert River and Aurukun Location: 14.0S 146.5E Recent Movement: W at 8 km/h Remarks: Gales are expected to develop between Cape Melville and Port Douglas early Wednesday morning. Destructive winds are likely between Cape Melville and Cape Tribulation later in the morning. The very destructive core of the cyclone is expected near the coast between Cape Melville and Cooktown late Wednesday afternoon.
Coastal residents between Cape Melville and Cape Tribulation are specifically warned of the dangerous storm tide as the cyclone crosses the coast late Wednesday afternoon. The sea is likely to rise steadily to a level significantly above the highest tides of the year with damaging waves, strong currents and flooding of low-lying areas extending some way inland. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should be prepared to evacuate if advised to do so.
