Storms loom in southern states as Qld copes with floods

Already inundated, parts of the north Queensland coast are bracing for more rain. (Adam Head/AAP PHOTOS)

Severe thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain are forecast for parts of Victoria and NSW marking a wet and stormy start to the week.

The fierce weather follows days of heavy rain in northern Queensland where coastal and inland centres including Townsville, Cardwell and Ingham were most affected.