**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Emergency Warning) has been issued for Wonga Beach from the Douglas Disaster Management Group.

Water levels are rising rapidly now at Wonga Beach and properties are likely to be affected. Residents are advised to move to higher ground. Wonga Beach State School is open as a place of refuge. Conditions are changing quickly and are very dangerous. For more information, listen to local radio or visit https://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/. Stay up to date with the latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology. If your life is in danger, call Triple-Zero (000).