An upper trough and associated surface trough are triggering thunderstorms, which are moving into the southeast. 

There are warnings heavy rainfall will likely cause flash flooding.

Brisbane recorded 32.2 millimetres of rainfall to 6.30am, with a further 20 millimetres predicted today.

Press PLAY below to hear the latest from weather guru Justin Noonan 

Drivers are urged to proceed with caution, turn their headlights on and never attempt to pass through flood waters.

A car has rolled on the Gateway Motorway and delays are back to Southern Cross Way.

Press PLAY below to hear traffic reporter Olympia Kwitowski’s traffic update 

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