Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:27 pm Tuesday, 1 April 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible in showers and thunderstorms.

Weather Situation: Deep tropical moisture through much of central and northern Queensland is combining with a trough through the interior, producing slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall.

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 Longreach, Winton, Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Isisford and Camooweal.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Highlands and Coalfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.