Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 8:36 am Thursday, 23 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed through the southeast.

Weather Situation: An upper trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass to produce severe thunderstorms through parts of southeast Qld this morning.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coolangatta and Springbrook.

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.