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Premium Content Subscriber only Wild weather has eased in the Whitsundays after flood waters rose across the region on Saturday. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Michael Paech said showers were hanging around the Whitsundays today but heavier falls were not expected. Rainfall of about 10-40mm was more likely in the area, he said. “We’ve had a lot of intense weather and we are on an easing trend,” Mr Paech said. “We’re looking at showers today, but we shouldn’t see the rainfall figures we’ve seen the last few days. “The more intense rainfall has headed further north of Townsville towards Cairns.” ....
Nearby Preston also recorded 258mm of rain in the 24 hours leading up to 9am Saturday, while Jubilee Pocket recorded 230mm. Further north at Bowen, 11mm was recorded at Bowen Airport. High totals were also recorded around Mackay, with 113mm recorded at Paget and 122mm at Mt Jukes. Mr Marshall said rain was still hanging around the Whitsunday and Mackay region today and there was still a potential for further heavy falls. Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island were expected to be the locations most likely to see heavy rainfall, however Mr Marshall said it was difficult to pinpoint the exact areas in the firing line. ....