Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:10 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Isolated heavy falls possible about parts of Southeast Queensland this evening.

Weather Situation: A trough lying across Southeast Queensland and a low offshore of the Sunshine Coast are capable of producing heavy falls this evening. There is large uncertainty with where the areas of highest rainfall will occur. Rainfall is likely to broadly ease later tonight, but local heavy falls may be possible into the weekend.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and South East Coast districts north of Brisbane this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected. Other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also possible over broader parts of the state today.

A separate Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.

Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Gympie, Noosa Heads, Hervey Bay, Cherbourg and Gayndah.

59mm was recorded at Yarrol (Burnett River) in the 1 hour to 5pm.

157mm wa recorded at Tallebudgera Creek in the 6 hours to 11:35am

188 mm was recorded at Currumbin Creek in the 6 hours to 10:21am

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.