Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Gold Coast Council Area. Issued at 6:40 pm Monday, 18 May 2026. Heavy rainfall has eased about the Gold Coast and Hinterland area. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas: Gold Coast Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area, though moderate rainfall is ongoing. This warning is now cancelled. Emergency services advise people to: * Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous. * Stay away from storm water drains. * Stay away from fallen powerlines. * Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way. * For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app. Other warnings may be current. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.