Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 1:36 am Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

INTENSE RAINFALL WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND AND HEAVY RAINFALL AROUND TOWNSVILLE

Weather Situation: A deep surface trough with an embedded low pressure system situated over western Queensland is drawing deep tropical moisture across much of the state. This is producing showers and thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West and Channel Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Winton, Evesham Station and Corfield.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Locations which may be affected include Townsville and Giru.

Bogewong (Central West) recorded 100mm in 3 hours to 12:30am AEST.

The Pinnacles (Townsville) recorded 114mm in 3 hours to 1:20am AEST.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.