{smsmessage:QLD Severe T'Storm: Heavy Rain. Charters Towers, Pentland, Elgin Downs, Torrens Creek, Natal Downs areas at risk.} Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:26 am Saturday, 14 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation: A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and northern goldfields combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with 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 Charters Towers, Pentland, Elgin Downs, Torrens Creek and Natal Downs.

60 mm was recorded at Kulumur Range in the 1 hour to 10:00 pm

88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.

67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 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.