[ WEATHER ] Brisbane is bracing for a major weather change tonight with heavy rain and storms set to hit, bringing an end to the recent heat and raising the risk of flooding across parts of the city and surrounds. Stay updated and plan ahead as conditions shift Tag your moments with @Brisbane ⛈️ | Brisbane

Heavy rain and storms are expected to hit Brisbane on Thursday evening, bringing to an end the heat that has hung over the city for much of the week.⁠ ⁠ The Bureau of Meteorology predicted the temperature to reach 35 degrees in the city on Thursday, with Ipswich predicted to hit 37 degrees.⁠ ⁠ But senior meteorologist Angus Hines said big rains about 6pm would bring a cool change, with totals for the following 24 hours threatening to be as high 150 millimetres.⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://brisbane-tim

Large parts of Queensland are expected to experience thunderstorms today, with severe storms possible in a wide band from the north-west to the south-east ⛈️ The rainfall is forecast to continue throughout the Christmas week, before easing into the new year. Heatwave conditions in the south are also expected to ease back to more normal levels by Christmas Day. #ABCNewsQld #Weather | ABC Brisbane