**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Watch and Act) has been issued for the Cassowary Coast Regional council area from Council.

Council advises a flood warning for the Johnstone, Tully and Murray Rivers. Localised widespread flooding is expected today and conditions could change quicky. Residents should prepare their properties, check on others and move to higher ground if required. For more information, visit https://disaster.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ or listen to local radio.