The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds, heavy rainfall, abnormally high tides and dangerous surf later this week as a tropical low pressure system extends south.
Heavy rain and damaging winds are possible from Thursday which may lead to flash flooding. Rainfall totals in some locations are expected to be more than 300mm in 24 hours. Damaging gusts may reach around 90km an hour, mostly near the coast. The highest tides of the year are expected from Thursday, bringing dangerous surf conditions and significant beach erosion.
All Redland City residents are encouraged to prepare their homes and businesses for severe weather. Island residents are also encouraged to stock up on essential supplies in case the weather affects ferry services.
- Read the severe weather warning in full on the Bureau of Meteorology website
- Prepare your home
- Prepare your business
- Suburb-specific disaster planning information
- Prepare a household emergency plan
- Emergency pantry list for households
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services – QFES 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.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
