Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:48 pm Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Slow-moving thunderstorms producing areas of heavy rainfall continue in central and northern parts.

Weather Situation: A broad area of tropical moisture extends over central and northern parts of the state. A surface trough lies through inland districts and is a trigger for clusters of slow-moving thunderstorms to produce localised areas of heavy rainfall. Isolated stationary thunderstorms also continue over inland parts of the North Tropical Coast and Herbert district. Severe thunderstorms are likely to continue throughout the afternoon and 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 Hughenden, Richmond, Atherton, Mareeba, Stamford, Millaa Millaa, Mckinlay, Ravenshoe and Corfield.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

42.0mm was recorded at Kirrama in the 30 minutes to 3:24 pm.

Separate Flood Watches and Warnings are current for multiple parts of the state at the time of issue. For more information, check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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.