Flash flooding threat as thunderstorms hit Qld
More thunderstorm warnings have been issued as the rain band that has thrashed parts of Outback Queensland heads toward the east coast.
More thunderstorm warnings have been issued as the rain band that has thrashed parts of Outback Queensland heads toward the east coast.
Severe storm warnings for regional Queensland have been cancelled as a rain band persists across much of the state.
A flood warning has been issued after huge overnight rainfalls. The event comes as Brisbane’s Lord Mayor pleads for locals to prepare for a big wet season.
Severe storm warnings are active as rapid-fire weather systems sweep across Queensland threatening giant hail, damaging winds and drenching rain.
Southeast Queensland communities are being told to expect “triple digit” deluges this weekend, with up to 100mm expected to be dumped in some areas this evening alone. CHECK OUT THE FORECAST
Southeast Queensland dams have continued to rise with recent heavy rainfall, some receiving over 200mm in the past week. CHECK THE LEVELS
The Centenary Highway remains reduced to one lane inbound, nearly 10 hours after a burst sewerage main caused traffic chaos. FULL LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES
Heavy rain that’s expected for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt on Friday is set to move into the southeast by Sunday, adding to already big falls enjoyed this week. LATEST RAINFALL FIGURES
A man has been rescued from his car and a major highway is closed due to a nine-car pile-up as flooding continues to affect roads in and around Brisbane.
Queenslanders are rejoicing after receiving more than 100mm of rain on Tuesday and forecasters say the Gold Coast and Brisbane could see up to another 100mm again today as thunderstorm warnings continue through to the weekend.
Three people have been rescued from fast-moving flood water as a deluge sets in across the state. Forecasters say Brisbane and southeast Queensland is facing significant rainfall this week.
While the likelihood of a tropical cyclone forming in the eastern region remains very low today, Thursday and Friday, the weather bureau says that may change at the weekend.
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