Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 1:48 pm Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms near the Gold Coast and NSW border.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:45 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Coolangatta and Nerang. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Miami, Mudgeeraba and Southport by 2:15 pm.

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.