Multiple emergency alerts are in place across Queensland as large bursts of rain and severe thunderstorms continue across the state's south-east and northern New South Wales.

Multiple suburbs across south-east Queensland are facing a flood emergency on Monday as the effects of ex tropical cyclone Alfred continue to wreak havoc in the state.

Dozens of flood rescues have been carried out and a record-breaking number of calls for help have been made after floods in Queensland.

In Northern New South Wales, Coles has confirmed that stores in Tweed City, Murwillumbah, and Ocean Shores remain closed due to the ongoing weather conditions. In Southeast Queensland, around 28 stores are still closed, particularly in areas experiencing severe flood risks.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of Gold Coast to the south late Thursday or early Friday.

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