UPDATE, 3.30PM: HEAVY rainfall continues to be forecast for the Warwick and Stanthorpe and surrounding districts as Cyclone Marcia continues to move southward. 

Residents in outlying parts of the Warwick area including Maryvale, Goomburra, upper Emu Vale and the Condamine Gorge above Killarney have been warned by the Southern Downs Regional Council they could become isolated if local roads are cut.

Falls of up nearly 50mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9am today around our region, with the heaviest falls since then concentrated in areas to the east of Warwick, in particular above Killarney on the range at The Head and Carrs Lookout.

As Marcia moves south there is still the chance of continued heavy falls and localised flash flooding this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow.

There remains the chance of a thunderstorm tonight for the Southern Downs and Granite Belt and winds of up to 45kmh.

Southern Downs and Granite Belt residents are urged to secure their properties in the event of damaging rainfall and winds and to exercise extreme caution in the event of any localised flash flooding in the next 48 hours. 

Updates to follow.

Official falls recorded by the Bureau of Meteorology between 9am and 3pm today include: 

The Head 24mm

Carrs Lookout 28mm

Spicers Peak 16mm

Killarney 14

Emu Vale 15mm

Warwick 9.6mm

Goomburra 8mm

Bony Mountain 2mm

Stanthorpe 11mm

Ballandean 13mm

Texas 17mm

Inglewood 11mm

Goondiwindi 17mm
 

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service advises that in the event of severe weather you should...

• Move your car under cover or away from trees.
• Secure loose outdoor items.
• Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
• Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
• Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
• Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
• Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
• Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
• For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

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