Clean Up from Ex-Cyclone Alfred Emergency Information for Moreton Bay 11/03

Information in this series has now ended live updates and remain on line as a historical of a significant event

Morning Forecast (Short) .. (6 am)

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Interview with Federal member for Longman Terry Young on keep calm with this storm and stay prepared

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Interview with Federal member for Longman Terry Young on more rain advise on what to do with all the sandbags and more

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Evening Forecast – Evening (6:00 pm)

(Updated 7:22 am)

Light showers or drizzle sunny breaks

We Will update these pages in real time as conditions or details change.

It is essential you play your role in planning for emergencies for your self, your family, property, pets and livestock.

Weather Overview for Southeast Queensland

A brief appearance of sunshine has been noted along the coastline, although cloud and shower activities are expected to persist.
The date of the update is March 11, 2025, and currently, there are no major rainfall expectations in the region.
Recent heavy rainfall occurred primarily in the western half of the Darling Downs, with light drizzle continuing afterward.

Shower Activity and Rainfall Expectations

Isolated and scattered showers are anticipated over the next few days, with light intensity expected.
The moisture levels in the atmosphere are significant, but there is insufficient lift to generate severe thunderstorms or heavy rainfall.
Accumulated rainfall is projected to range from 10 to 30 mm over the next few days, with isolated pockets potentially exceeding 30 mm.

Potential Thunderstorm Development

Convective activity is likely in the far western parts of the Darling Downs, with the possibility of slow-moving thunderstorms.
Atmospheric conditions, including high moisture levels and weak instability, could lead to locally heavy falls in specific areas.
No severe thunderstorms are anticipated, but rain from thunderstorms could be substantial in localized areas.

Impact on Flooding and Cleanup Efforts

The forecasted showers are not expected to exacerbate existing flooding conditions but may hinder cleanup efforts due to their nuisance nature.
Minor showers are likely to occur, especially during the morning and evening hours, which could disrupt activities.
Overall, while rainfall is expected, it will be insufficient to worsen current flood situations, focusing on maintaining public safety during clean-up operations.

Temperature and Humidity Outlook

Daytime temperatures are projected to be in the low to mid-30s, with increased humidity levels due to residual surface water.
If the sun breaks through the cloud cover, temperatures may rise further, particularly inland.
The weather pattern will remain humid with infrequent showers, impacting comfort levels in the region.

Long Range towards end of the month and start of the next Month

We are seeing possible signs that suggest there is enough evidence now although more things need to happen getting closer to time, that another rain event similar to what just happened may happen, IF these environmental and atmospheric events do not happen as anticipated then it could be either a low level event or just more sunshine

Evacuation Centers

City of Moreton Bay

Caboolture Memorial Hall, Caboolture

Strathpine Community Centre, Strathpine

Hope Centre Moreton, Rothwell

Sunshine Coast

Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Golden Beach

Landsborough Sports Complex

Nambour Showgrounds

City Of Moreton Bay Update:

Note : Council’s waste facilities will be open for extended periods starting Sunday 9 March.
Catch up services for cancelled waste collections will be delivered from 6 AM on Sunday, 9 March.
Waste collection services resume as normal from Monday 10 March.

Waste services

To assist in post Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean up, all Council waste facilities will be open for extended periods, 7 days a week from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Catch up services for general waste collections cancelled Thursday 6 March and Friday 7 March are continuing throughout the first half of this week.

Waste collection services resume as normal from Monday 10 March.

Sandbags

Keep your sandbags in place for now as heavy to intense rainfall is still forecast for the remainder of Sunday and could lead to flash flooding throughout the City.

Once the rain and threat of flooding has passed, residents are advised to dispose of sand on their lawn or garden.

City of Moreton Bay sandbags are designed to be reused. Once dry, store them safely at home. If residents can’t store them, they can be disposed of in general waste (red top) bins after their contents have been emptied.

What to do

Watch out for fallen trees and branches on roads and paths. Report to Council on 07 3205 0555

Report fallen power lines to Energex on 13 19 62

In an emergency, call 000 (Triple Zero)

For storm and flood help, call SES QLD: 132 500 or use the SES Assistance QLD App.

Stay informed. Check the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland warnings and download the BOM Weather app to your device.

And always remember – if it’s flooded, forget it!

Shopping Centres confirmed as Reopened

most will be back ti normal now

Trains and Busses

Trains will operate on a Sunday timetable except

Lines with No Services Include Doomben , Rosewood (Rosewood to Ipswich)

No Stops at Dakabin station , Bundamba station Rothwell or Zillmere stations Sandgate station

Busses Operate on a Sunday Time Table In Brisbane, weekday schedule in Caboolture and surrounding suburbs and towns, and various schedules else where

Confirmed Schools Reopened

Most Schools in the City of Moreton Bay Region have now reopened except those that have no power or have sustained damage.

Essential Weather links so you stay in the know: (all links will open in a new tab)

City of Moreton Bay Disaster Dashboard

Tides at Bongaree

BOM Inland River Heights

BOM Hazardous Surf Conditions for South East Queensland

BOM TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE

BOM Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

BOM Flood Warning Summary

BOM Flood Watch for South East Queensland

Stay Safe and connected Non Weather Related useful Links(all links will open in a new tab)

Queensland Police – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Policelink – Non urgent matters – Ring 131 444

Queensland Ambulance – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Queensland Fire – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Energex Power Outages

School Closures

SEQ Dam Releases

Queensland Traffic Camera’s

General Advise to the public.

Impacts

Very strong winds may knock down trees, power lines, blow roofs off some houses, and blow away anything not tied down outside. This is a risk to life.
Power, phones, internet and water might stop working. They could be out for a long time.
Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding in some places.
Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, power lines or flood water.
Some places could become isolated.

What Should You Do?

Consider your risk of isolation and/or flooding.
Think about where you would evacuate to, this could be with family or friends in a safer location.
IF IT’S FLOODED FORGET IT! Your car can’t protect you from floodwater.

Prepare your home

Store or tie down outside items like caravans, trailers, outdoor furniture, gas bottles, toys and play equipment.
Move outdoor furniture inside or if you have a pool, sink plastic outdoor furniture in the pool so it doesn’t fly around in strong winds.
Check for tree branches hanging over your roof. Cut them off if you can.
Make an emergency plan and kit.
For further information go to Get Ready Queensland website

Tourists and visitors, campers and caravanners

Campers and caravanners should think about packing up now.
Visitors who do not need to stay in the area should plan to leave.
Leaving now is a safe option. Airports and highways could close if the cyclone gets closer.
If you choose to stay, ask accommodation staff where to shelter if the cyclone hits.

If you have a boat or jet-ski

Prepare early. Remove your boat, jet-ski, canoes or kayaks from the water and store securely on land if possible.
If your boat is kept on the water, check your moorings and get ready now to relocate it to a safe mooring.
If your boat is in a marina, check-in with the marina manager.
Check your area’s Extreme Weather Contingency Plan on the Maritime Safety Queensland website.

If you have livestock

Consider moving livestock to higher ground. You may need to open gates to other paddocks so animals can move to safety.
Block access to low-lying fields or other places near creeks and rivers.
Provide lots of food and clean water in a safe place away from creeks and rivers.
Make sure animals can be identified if they get lost. This may include brands or tags.
Prepare for isolation

More Information

Traffic information and closed roads, go to the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
Public transport information, go to the Translink website.
Listen to your local radio station: ABC Brisbane 612AM, 99.7FM, 101.5FM.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

Essential Services