Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 1:56 am Wednesday, 18 December 2024.

Heavy rainfall about hinterland Sunshine Coast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:50 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Conondale and Kenilworth. This thunderstorm is moving towards the south. It is forecast to affect Mapleton and the area southwest of Eumundi by 2:20 am and Kilcoy, Yandina and Eumundi by 2:50 am.

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.