Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Saturday, 28 September 2024.

Damaging wind gusts increasing about the southern Scenic Rim and far southeast coast, easing late today.

Weather situation: A low pressure system will track close to the coast generating a vigorous south to southeasterly flow along the coast and into the Border Ranges. Winds will peak in the late afternoon, before easing tonight as the low is forecast to move further offshore.

DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHEASTERLY WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are expected to continue about the Border Ranges and parts of the far southeastern coast before gradually easing later tonight.

A separate Coastal Hazard Warning for DAMAGING SURF is current for Gold Coast Waters.

Locations which may be affected include Coolangatta, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island and Springbrook.

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.