Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Scenic Rim, Gold Coast and Logan Council
Areas.
Issued at 8:01 pm Sunday, 31 December 2023.
INTENSE RAINFALL OCCURRING ABOUT SPRINGBROOK.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:55 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS
THUNDERSTORM likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to
dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near
Little Nerang Dam and Tallebudgera. This thunderstorm is slow
moving. It is forecast to affect Mudgeeraba, Canungra and Nerang by
8:25 pm and Coolangatta, Miami and Mount Tamborine by 8:55
pm.
76 mm of rainfall recorded in the 30 minutes to 7:45 pm at Upper
Springbrook.
63.2 mm of rainfall recorded in the 30 minutes to 7:45 pm at Lower
Springbrook.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you
trust.
* 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.
31/Dec/2023 10:56 AM