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HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected to continue to develop across the South East coast today, becoming more widespread over the warning area later tonight and on Sunday as the system moves inland, including Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast and Gympie. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 130 mm are likely today and into Sunday morning. 24-hourly totals between 120 and 200 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 South East coast and southern Wide Bay and Burnett which may include Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 and 210 mm and 24-hourly totals between 300 and 400 mm are possible. All rainfall numbers are dependent on the movement and position of the system. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are occurring about the Gold Coast and will remain likely about the southern coastal fringe and the Moreton Bay islands tonight, likely easing by Sunday morning as the low moves onshore. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible today in bands of showers and thunderstorms wrapping around the system over the South East coast and southern Wide Bay and Burnett, and about elevated terrain over the South East coast. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts to around 90 km/h extending to elevated terrain of the eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during the evening. A Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map is current for ex-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. 142 mm was recorded at Upper Springbrook in the 4 hours to 1:20 am. Sustained 65 to 70 km/h winds have been recorded at Gold Coast Seaway between 12:30 am and continue to 4:30 pm. 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 Friday. 93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Brisbane Airport at 11:16 pm Friday.Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 4:57 pm 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 pm 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 tonight. Damaging surf conditions are also forecast to now commence redeveloping along remaining coasts south of Noosa Heads as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves further inland and the wave direction turns northeasterly. Beach conditions in these areas are VERY DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Damaging surf conditions are expected to weaken by late Sunday morning. A Tropical Cyclone Forecast Track Map is current for Ex-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, Coolangatta, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosa Heads, and ocean sides of Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. Significant wave heights of around 5 metres are still being observed at the Tweed offshore wave buoy, and greater than 4 metres at the Brisbane, Tweed Heads and Palm Beach wave buoys. 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 DAMAGING SURFIssued at 4:29 pm 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 pm 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

Minor flooding is likely along the Brisbane River downstream of Wivenhoe Dam.Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Brisbane River downstream of Wivenhoe DamRemember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alertsThe next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Sunday 09 March 2025.This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology