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Queensland is being told to brace for a potential second tropical cyclone in a month, with the Bureau of Meteorology saying there is a "serious risk" a tropical low will develop into a storm and hit the east coast as early as next week.
It's been just over a month since Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall along the state's north, bringing torrential rain and major flooding across to the tropics.
Forecasts now suggest a storm in the Coral Sea could strengthen into a tropical cyclone by Monday.
The BoM today warned the impact could be "severe" for communities on the east coast.
It's predicted storms will strengthen over the weekend, turning into a tropical cyclone by Monday.
"There is a significant risk that this system may impact the Queensland coast from later Tuesday onwards next week," the Bureau's cyclone warning said.
"A severe impact is possible."
Cloud and rain have already begun to circulate roughly 600 kilometres off the northeast coast of Queensland.
There is a large amount of uncertainty regarding the movement and strength of the potential tropical cyclone.
Tropical Cyclone Jasper last month left almost 40,000 homes and businesses without power in Far North Queensland after it hit land on December 13.
Intense rainfall from Jasper caused significant flooding across communities in the far north of the state and evacuated around 15,000 residents from their homes.
Twelve people and a dog were rescued on December 14 during a flash flooding event off the back of the cyclone.