Storms batter SEQ in 100mm+ overnight drenching
Southeast Queensland has been battered by thunderstorms overnight, with more than 100mm falling in some areas as 80km/h winds also wreaked havoc.
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Southeast Queensland has been battered by thunderstorms overnight, with more than 100mm falling in some areas.
Mount Cotton received 109mm of rain, Priestdale was lashed with 72mm and Rochedale with 71mm during the Saturday evening downpour.
Bureau Meteorologist Pieter Claassen said the exposed Southeast Queensland coast had 80km/h winds howling through.
“These large 80km/h gusts hit the Gold Coast seaway as well as Redcliffe, these high winds are now moving northwards,” Mr Claassen said.
The fast-moving storm brought Coolangatta 39mm of rain early Saturday evening while Alexandra Hills in Redland recieved 29mm.
The wet weather caused flash flooding to more than 40 roads across in the region, while more than 1000 households in Broadbeach Waters lost power.
The state’s highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 37C Cairns, but felt higher than 40C.
Into next week, temperatures across Southeast and Central Queensland will be 10C higher than the average when compared to previous years.
“We are likely to see the return of severe heatwaves that will ease by Saturday next week,” Mr Claassen said.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a hazardous surf warning for dangerous winds at Gold Coast Waters.
“Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas,” a spokesman said.
Mr Claassen said blasting winds would continue on Sunday in Southeast Queensland with rainfall clearing in the south of the state and heading up north.
“Winds should ease tomorrow around the Southeast but northern and central Queensland, from Cooktown to Winton, can expect severe thunderstorm warnings over the next couple of days,” Mr Claassen said.
Originally published as Storms batter SEQ in 100mm+ overnight drenching
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