Drenching continues for south-east Queensland
Residents across Queensland are being warned today to expect another burst of wet weather, with up to 50mm of rain forecast in some parts.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting more heavy falls and the risk of flooding across southern, central and northern parts of the state.
Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore told Weekend Today this morning Brisbane and the Gold Coast are among areas set to bear the brunt over coming hours.
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A large band of wet weather continues to linger over large parts of Queensland today. (Windy.com) Supplied
"We're going to see that rain really pick up this afternoon and this evening around the Gold Coast and of south-east Queensland.
"And that's why we're going to see the flood watches are current."
The bureau says a large trough over western, southern, and central Queensland has caused the wet conditions of past days.
The rain and thunderstorms are likely to shift north and west away from the coast into central Queensland by tomorrow.
Rapid river level rises are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.
The bureau warns catchments likely to be affected include the upper and lower Brisbane River, including the Bremer River, and Warrill, Lockyer, Laidley, Ipswich and Brisbane creeks.
A strong marine wind warning has also been issued today for waters in Capricornia, Hervey Bay, K'gari, and the Sunshine and Gold coasts.
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