LATEST @ 3.15 PM | A severe thunderstorm warning remains in place for parts of the Gold Coast hinterland this afternoon.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, severe thunderstorms were detected near Beaudesert, Canungra, the D’Aguilar Ranges, Mount Kilcoy, the area west of Toogoolawah and Kandanga around 3pm.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast and are forecast to affect Tamborine, Jimboomba and Lake Samsonvale by 3:15 pm and Caboolture, the area south of Gympie and Logan Village by 3:30 pm.
They’re likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.
EARLIER | A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of the Gold Coast hinterland.
The Bureau of Meteorology says a severe thunderstorm was detected near the area south of the NSW border around 1.15pm.
It’s moving towards the northeast and is forecast to affect the McPherson Range, Lamington National Park and the area south of Canungra by 2.15pm.
Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Southeast Coast district.
