Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:57 pm Saturday, 8 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A monsoon trough lies across the northern Queensland interior in an environment rich with tropical moisture, allowing the development of slow-moving heavy showers and severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gregory Springs and Cloney's Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country and North West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

108 mm was recorded at Savanah in the 3 hours to 12:00 pm.

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