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HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing across the Southeast Coast this morning, expected to become more widespread over the warning area during today, possibly including Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast and Gympie. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 130 mm are likely throughout today. 24-hourly totals between 120 and 200 mm are likely. Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease over southeast Queensland during Monday morning. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may develop throughout today in bands of showers and thunderstorms over the Southeast Coast and southern Wide Bay and Burnett, possibly including 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. If intense rainfall is detected, a separate Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible this morning over the eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt and the southeast coastal fringe. Damaging wind gusts are forecast to ease later this morning. 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. HERVEY BAY RECORDED 108 mm IN THE 1 HOUR TO 06:49 AM AND 233 mm IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:39 AM. 91 mm was recorded at Ghost Hill in the 2 hours to 07:17 am. 142 mm was recorded at Mt Glorious in the 6 hours to 6:06 am. Sustained 65 to 80 km/h winds were recorded at Redcliffe at times between 9:30 pm Saturday and 3:30 am this morning, with a 104 km/h wind gust at 9:24 pm Saturday. Sustained 65 to 70 km/h winds were recorded at Toowoomba Airport between 1:30 am and 3:30 am, with a 98 km/h wind gust at 2:29 am. Sustained 65 to 70 km/h winds were recorded at Gold Coast Seaway between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Saturday, with a wind gust of 94 km/h at 2:54 pm.Severe Weather Warningfor HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSThe Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this message.Issued at 8:19 am Sunday, 9 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 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.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 and south of Noosa, waves are forecast to ease during this morning as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves further inland. 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 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. 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 4:53 am Sunday, 9 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 Sunday.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