The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued warning for heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding for the Southeast Coast and far southeastern Wide Bay and Burnett during Monday (01 January) and into Tuesday (02 January). Three to six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 and 180 mm are likely, with isolated 24-hourly totals exceeding 250 mm possible. Additionally, localised intense rainfall leading to dangerous flash flooding is possible during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 and 250 mm.

A Flood Watch is current for areas in southeast Queensland, and flood warnings may be issued as required. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/