Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country, North West, Central West and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:18 am Thursday, 18 December 2025.

Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall about the interior continue early this morning.

Weather Situation: Slow moving thunderstorms in a hot and humid airmass over the interior are producing 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 Kamilaroi Station, Augustus Downs Station, Iffley, Donors Hill Station and Gregory Downs Station.

99mm rainfall was recorded in 2 hours to 1:00 am at Neumeyer Valley Station.

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.