Flash flooding and hail forecast for south-east Queensland Monday
Two storm systems bring flash flooding risk, large hail, and 90 km/h winds to Brisbane, Gold Coast and inland areas on Monday.
South-east Queensland faces two rounds of severe storms on Monday, bringing flash flooding, large hail and wind gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour. The first round hits during morning rush across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast; another is forecast for the afternoon and early evening.
Areas west of Ipswich and the Darling Downs face very dangerous thunderstorms. Heavy rain over the past week, more than 200 millimetres in six hours in some areas, has saturated the ground and raised creeks, lifting flood risk.
Two people were already rescued from flooded cars near Warwick early Monday. Authorities are monitoring the Southern Downs town of Allora where locals have reported 100 millimetres of rain in 24 hours.
- 90 kilometres an hour
- Wind speed
- 200 millimetres
- Rain in six hours
- 100 millimetres
- Rain in 24 hours in Allora
- Felim Hanniffy
- Meteorologist
Why it mattersFlash flooding can occur within minutes and be deadly; people in affected zones should avoid driving through water and take warnings seriously.
AustraliaAustralians across SE Queensland face potential road closures, transport delays, and property damage; emergency services are on alert across the region.
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