Small but heavy hail was reported in Maroochydore and there have been multiple reports of downed trees on social media. The weather bureau s severe thunderstorm remains active with the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall causing flash flooding. The weather bureau has warned of a very dangerous storm on Queensland s southeast coast. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Move your car under cover or away from trees. Secure loose outdoor items. Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
It s on a knife edge which way it goes. But today is the day. The bureau also has warnings for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf - Surf Lifesaving Queensland have already closed four beaches in Kawana, Maroochydore, Mudjimba and Dicky Beach. The bureau is on high alert for flooding throughout the region. Mr Marshall said thunderstorms were also a chance to increase the downpours. It comes after widespread falls around the 20-30mm mark soaked the region since 9am Sunday with tops of 50mm at Mt Wolvi and 40mm at Tin Can Bay. The severe rain threat is today, yesterday was never going to be a big day, he said.
Gladstone has experienced its wettest day so far in 2021 with 45mm of rain falling at the airport between 9am and 5pm on Monday.
Biloela has been very dry compared to Gladstone, with on 0.4mm of rain falling over the same period.
The Bureau of Meteorology released a statement on Monday, April 5 with a downgraded forecast of rain for the Capricornia region.
âA coastal trough lies offshore of the Capricornia, Wide Bay, and Southeast Coast districts, with several embedded low pressure systems,â the statement said.
âThe risk that any of these lows will move onshore has now decreased.
âWidespread heavy rainfall is no longer expected over land.