Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:31 pm Thursday, 27 March 2025.

Localised heavy rainfall with thunderstorms over the central west of the state.

Weather Situation: A very humid and unstable airmass extends through the centre of Queensland to the east of a surface trough. Slow-moving lines and clusters of thunderstorms are expected to produce locally heavy rainfall this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce localised areas of heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Winton, Georgetown, Barcaldine, Hughenden and Richmond.

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.