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HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing across the Moreton Bay islands, Gold Coast and Scenic Rim this morning. HEAVY RAINFALL is then forecast to become more widespread over the warning area later today and on Sunday as the system moves inland, including Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast and Gympie. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 and 130 mm are likely today and into Sunday morning, with isolated six-hourly totals between 170 mm and 200 mm about higher terrain. 24-hourly totals between 200 and 250 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop later today and on Sunday near and south of the system centre, and in bands of showers and thunderstorms wrapping around the system over the Southeast Coast and southern Wide Bay and Burnett. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 200 and 250 mm and 24-hourly totals between 350 and 450 mm are possible. All rainfall numbers are dependent on the movement and position of the system. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible today with showers and thunderstorms across the southeast Queensland coast, elevated terrain, and the remainder of the warning area. A Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map is current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A Coastal Hazard Warning and Hazardous Surf Warning is current. A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for southern and southeastern Queensland. For these products, see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/ Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Stanthorpe, Caboolture, Coolangatta and Ipswich. 119 mm was recorded at Carbrook in the 3 hours to 2:00 am. Sustained 65 km/h winds were recorded at Redcliffe at 2:00 am. Sustained 65 km/h winds were recorded at Brisbane Airport at 11:20 pm. 93 km/h wind gusts was recorded at Brisbane Airport at 11:16 pm. Sustained 75 km/h winds were recorded at Gold Coast Seaway between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm. 107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Gold Coast Seaway at 9:46 pm.Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 6:05 am Saturday, 8 March 2025.Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * 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 11:00 am AEST Saturday.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

VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and severe coastal erosion is occurring between Cape Moreton and Coolangatta. These very large and powerful waves are expected to persist today as Alfred crosses the coast, with the largest waves expected along the Gold Coast. Damaging surf conditions may also redevelop along remaining coasts south of Noosa Heads late Saturday afternoon or evening after Tropical Cyclone Alfred has moved further inland and the wave direction turns northeasterly. Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease by early Sunday. Beach conditions in these areas are VERY DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Abnormally High Tides are also possible on the early morning high tide. Water levels may exceed the highest tide of the year by up to around half a metre between Noosa Heads and Coolangatta, including parts of the Moreton Bay coast, with the highest levels likely to be along the Gold Coast. This could lead to minor flooding of the foreshore and coastal erosion. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Map are current for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A Severe Weather Warning is current for Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett, and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. A separate Hazardous Surf Warning is also current. A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for South East Queensland. For all of the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Maroochydore, Coolangatta, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, and Noosa Heads. Significant wave heights greater than 5 metres are being observed at the Tweed offshore wave buoy, and greater than 4 metres at the Tweed Heads wave buoy. The largest significant wave height recorded was 7.9 metres at the Tweed Offshore wave buoy early Friday morning. The Brisbane wave buoy recorded a significant wave height of 6.89 m Thursday morning.Coastal Hazard Warningfor ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURFIssued at 4:38 am Saturday, 8 March 2025.Emergency services advise people to: * Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Adhere to warning from lifesavers and lifeguards . * If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure. * If you have children make sure they are within arm's reach around the water.The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Saturday.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