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Brisbane Braces for Thunderstorm Fury
22 Oct
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm forecast for Brisbane on Thursday morning.
- Flash flood warning issued for areas from Sunshine Coast to state border.
- Residents advised to secure vehicles, pets, and stay indoors.
Brisbane and surrounding areas are bracing for a severe thunderstorm predicted for Thursday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flash flood warning, encompassing regions from the Sunshine Coast down to the state border, including Brisbane, Caboolture, and the Gold Coast hinterland.
Significant rainfall has already been recorded, with Caboolture and Morayfield experiencing over 100 millimetres in just two hours early Thursday. This intense downpour follows 24-hour totals exceeding 150 millimetres in some areas.
The storm is expected to impact Brisbane's northwestern suburbs by 7am, moving to western suburbs like Ipswich by 7:30am. Residents are strongly advised to move vehicles to safe locations, secure belongings, and remain inside until the storm passes. Energex has not yet reported any power outages.
