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Advisory
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Little Nerang Dam, Tallebudgera, Miami, Mudgeeraba and Southport.
Locations which may be affected include Springbrook, Little Nerang Dam, Tallebudgera, Miami, Mudgeeraba and Southport.
Safety advice
Emergency services advise people to:
* 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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Gold Coast
Version history
Replaced by: Alert · 6:08pm Tue 6 Oct AEST · Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
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