SEQ braces for severe storms as northern heatwave peaks at 40 degrees
Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast on Tuesday, with large hail and heavy rain possible.
South-east Queensland is facing a double weather hit this week. Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Tuesday afternoon across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast, bringing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.
Flash flooding is a risk in areas that already copped heavy rain in the past two weeks. Meteorologist Steve Hadley said November is peak storm season and the risk ramps up over south-eastern parts of the state.
Meanwhile, the far north is in the grip of extreme heat. Parts of the Peninsula and Gulf country are forecast to reach 40 degrees, with some areas at extreme heat levels.
Mount Isa will hit 40 degrees every day this week, running eight degrees above average.
- 40C every day this week
- Mount Isa daily high
- 8 degrees above average in far west
- Above average heat
- 35C on Thursday
- Brisbane peak
- Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Storm locations
Why it mattersSEQ residents should prepare for severe weather on Tuesday; far-north residents face dangerous heat that could affect livestock and outdoor work.
AustraliaAustralians in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast should secure outdoor items and prepare for flooding; people and cattle in northern Queensland's Gulf country face extreme heat warnings.
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