Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and parts of Somerset, Gold Coast and Scenic Rim Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall expected in the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast areas

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:40 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Murwillumbah(NSW), Dayboro and Woodford. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Coolangatta, Caboolture and the McPherson Range by 7:10 pm and Maroochydore, Caloundra and the area southwest of Caloundra by 7:40 pm.

39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.

46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 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