**This emergency alert has been cancelled**

Earlier

Emergency Alert for Sunshine Coast as at 6.30pm Thurs 12 May

An Emergency Alert has been issued by Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting heavy to intense rainfall in the Sunshine Coast area in the early hours of Friday morning into Friday evening. This may cause dangerous flooding. Council is urging residents to stay off the roads. Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it. Do not drive into floodwater. For more information, listen to local radio or visit https://disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/.

For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).