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HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about parts of southeast Queensland during Thursday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 110 mm and 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 180 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop over parts of the southeast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall late Thursday or early Friday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 200 and 250 mm and 24-hour totals between 300 and 400 mm are possible on the southern side of the system. These figures are dependent on the movement and position of the system. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 120 km/h are likely to develop over along the southeast Queensland coastal fringes and island communities today. These conditions may extend further north and over inland parts from late this evening or early Thursday. DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS up to 155 km/h may develop about the exposed coastal and island locations near and to the south of the system late Thursday or early Friday. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A Coastal Hazard Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning is current. A Flood Watch is current for southeast Queensland. For these products, see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/ Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Caboolture, Coolangatta and Ipswich.Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDSIssued at 5:10 am Wednesday, 5 March 2025.Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so. * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 8:15 am AEST Wednesday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology