Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:13 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavier falls are continuing this afternoon in the west of the state.

Weather Situation: Slow moving thunderstorms are developing along a surface trough in a very moist airmass generating heavy falls this afternoon.

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 Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Boulia, Dajarra, Duchess and Glenormiston.

48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dajarra Airport in the 1 hour to 3:39 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.