Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Gold Coast and parts of Logan and Scenic Rim Council Areas.

Issued at 10:09 pm Monday, 18 March 2024.
Slow moving thunderstorms about the Gold Coast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:00 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Coomera and Hope Island. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southwest. It is forecast to affect Numinbah Valley, Little Nerang Dam and Mount Tamborine by 10:30 pm and Springbrook, Canungra and Tamborine by 11:00 pm.

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.