Source: Bureau of Meteorology


For people in parts of Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 12:37 pm Thursday, 16 January 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS NEAR THE NSW BORDER.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:25 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Mullumbimby(NSW) and the area south of the NSW border. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the McPherson Range and Springbrook by 12:55 pm and Coolangatta, Tallebudgera and waters off Tweed Heads by 1:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.