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Queensland Braces for 200mm Rain, Flash Flood Warning

2/13/2026

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Queensland Faces Flooding

South-east Queensland faces heavy rainfall with forecasts of up to 200mm in coastal areas today.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of dangerous flash flooding, particularly in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Rainfall from northern New South Wales is moving northward, with significant totals expected throughout the day.
Officials in South Florida issued a water-shortage warning for several counties, and residents are advised to limit lawn watering and conserve water.

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Rain Relief Arrives

A low-pressure system will bring much-needed rain to the drought-stricken South from Friday through Sunday, with 1–3 inches expected.
Nearly 20 locations are experiencing their driest winter on record.
Major cities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia face severe drought.
Severe storms may develop on Saturday, with damaging winds posing the greatest threat in Dallas and Houston.
The severe weather risk is forecast to shift into the Southeast by Sunday.

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Queensland Faces Flooding

South-east Queensland faces heavy rainfall with forecasts of up to 200mm in coastal areas today.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of dangerous flash flooding, particularly in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Rainfall from northern New South Wales is moving northward, with significant totals expected throughout the day.
Officials in South Florida issued a water-shortage warning for several counties, and residents are advised to limit lawn watering and conserve water.

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