An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 9.29am, Wednesday March 5, 2025 by Gold Coast Council.

This is a CYCLONE WATCH AND ACT message from City of Gold Coast for the Gold Coast. Significant flooding along waterways is EXPECTED TO START TONIGHT. Check the Disaster Flood Risk Map. If you are in a risk area, decide now where you will take shelter. PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER by 6pm today.

For map and more info visit dashboard.cityofgoldcoast.com.au.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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