Thunderstorms and scattered rain is expected around parts of the Gold Coast this afternoon and into the weekend.

Thunderstorms and scattered rain is expected around parts of the Gold Coast this afternoon and into the weekend.

The weather bureau expects about 10mm of rainfall around coastal areas this afternoon, while inland suburbs including Springbrook and Tambourine Mountain could see thunderstorms and rain up to 30mm.

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Harry Clark said the Gold Coast is also likely to receive rainfall over the weekend and into next week.

“We’ve seen scattered shower activity develop over the last few hours with most activity happening further inland,” Mr Clark said.

“Over the next few hours we can expect heavy showers in isolated inland areas. Around the Coast we can expect showers up to 10mm.