Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:25 pm Friday, 6 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing over parts of northwestern Queensland this afternoon and early evening.

Weather Situation: High based thunderstorms developing in a very warm and moderately unstable airmass will have the potential to produce localised damaging wind gusts this afternoon and early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Richmond and Cloney's Creek.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.