South East Queensland warned to brace for severe storms and rainfall in coming days

Key points

• Residents in South East Queensland are being warned to prepare for more rain after days of heavy showers. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster David Crock said wet conditions will continue this week due to a blocking high over the Tasman Sea.
• Sippy Downs recorded 127mm of rain between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, and several people were rescued from floodwaters on the Sunshine Coast. Potential severe thunderstorms are forecast for central and western Queensland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Crock said a cold front on Monday could bring a significant storm outbreak, with drier weather expected from next Tuesday.