Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:53 pm Monday, 24 March 2025.

Slow moving thunderstorms and showers are producing heavy rainfall over northern inland parts.

Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass is in place over central and northern parts of the state. Slow moving thunderstorms and heavy showers are likely to persist through through the remainder of the afternoon and into the early evening.

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 Richmond, Einasleigh, Lyndhurst Station, Gregory Springs, Cloney's Creek and Mount Garnet.

A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is currently in place for other parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts. For more information see http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

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.