Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 10:51 am Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
INTENSE RAINFALL FROM CABOOLTURE TO CALOUNDRA.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:50 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Caloundra and the area southwest of Caloundra. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect waters off Caloundra by 11:20 am and Caboolture and Beerwah by 11:50 am.
126mm in 2 hours at Upper Caboolture.

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.