Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Channel Country Forecast District.

Issued at 4:29 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Isolated heavy rainfall about the Channel Country.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the Channel Country to produce slow-moving severe thunderstorms this 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 Birdsville, Ballera, Orientos, Mt Howitt Station, Bulloo Downs and Nappa Merrie.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West 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.