GET ready to steam, Gold Coast. The mercury will jump to 34C at the Seaway this week, with thick cloud cover causing hot, sticky conditions.

Inland, temperatures will be even higher, with Nerang and Advancetown expected to hit 35C.

Severe thunderstorms will also lash the Coast every evening until Sunday, forecasts say.

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Bryan James said a massive low pressure system pushing hot air from the state’s west would be responsible for a wild week.

media_camera Skylar Mealing, 10, cools off at North Burleigh in the hot weather. Photo: Kit Wise

“All these thunderstorms are potentially dangerous,” Mr James said.

“There is potential for severe weather and flash flooding could be an issue.”

He said tomorrow had the highest chance for strong storms, with Gold Coasters sweating it out until Monday.

That’s when locals should head to the hills like Basque beauty Paola Saralegui, 30, who cooled off in the chilly water at the Currumbin rock pools yesterday.

“Cloud cover should trap in heat and moisture to create yucky temperatures,” Mr James said.

media_camera Skylar Mealing, 10, cools off at North Burleigh in the hot weather. Photo: Kit Wise

State Emergency Services controller Jayd Woolard said while the Gold Coast missed out on the severe storms in November and December last year, residents should still be prepared.

He said last summer he saw strong winds send a trampoline sailing over five houses.

“We normally get one big one in November, so we’re ahead of the Eight ball now,” Mr Woolard said.

“But that doesn’t mean people shouldn’t take half the day to check their roofs and gutters, tie down any loose items and have a plan in case of an emergency.”

BURLEIGH HEADS SURF CAM

Please enable Javascript to watch this video

It comes as RACQ Insurance research revealed Gold Coast residents were the least prepared for storms across all of Queensland.

The research found half of the city had not made any preparations for storm season and only 8 per cent of locals had an emergency plan.

“We’re urging householders who haven’t yet given it thought to prepare their homes and check their level of insurance,” RACQ executive manager Mike Sopinski said.

media_camera Visiting tourist Paola Saralegui, 30, cools off at the Currumbin Rock Pools. Picture: Tim Marsden

Suncorp insurance figures requested by the Gold Coast Bulletin found Coombabah and surrounding suburbs were the hardest hit by storms, with 171 claims last year.

Broadbeach was second with 130 claims and the area around Beenleigh third, with 124 claims.

This is compared to Palm Beach topping the suburbs with 87 claims, followed by Hope Island with 81 claims and areas near Carrara, with 77 claims in 2014.

Suncorp Insurance spokeswoman Melissa Cronin said the figures showed storms can hit anywhere at any time.