ECL Update - 01/05/15

A very serious situation is currently occurring in SE QLD and NE NSW.

An East Coast Low developed off the Sunshine Coast several hours ago. As a result winds along the coast have strengthened to gale force, and rainfall has enhanced significantly. To make matters worse, a convergence line established itself just inland from the Brisbane coast. This has destabilized the situation even further leading to torrential rain,and some incredible rain fall rates. Numerous lightning strikes have also occurred in the area over the last hour or two.

Beerburrum has recorded 227.4mms since 9am, with 95mms falling in just one hour! These rainfall rates are no too dis similar to what the Hunter got a few weeks back.Multiple swift water rescues are currently occurring in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland down to Caboolture. Brisbane has also cracked the 100mm mark since 9am.

The east coast low is moving slowly southwards as expected.This is bringing improving weather conditions to the Sunshine Coast,and as the low continues its journey south, conditions should also improve in Brisbane in an hour or so. The focus will then shift to the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers.

We'll keep you posted on the situation through the night. Remember if its flooded forget it.