Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Gulf Country Forecast District

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Gulf Country Forecast District. The cancellation was officially issued at 10:27 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

Affected Areas

This notice applies to the Gulf Country Forecast District in Queensland (QLD). While the immediate warning is cancelled, residents in these areas should remain vigilant of local conditions.

What You Should Do

Emergency services advise the public to continue following safety protocols:

• Never drive, walk, play, or ride through floodwater, as it is dangerous.
• Stay away from storm water drains and fallen powerlines.
• Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
• For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

Expected Conditions

The Bureau reports that slow-moving thunderstorms are weakening and moving off the coast. Because the intensity of the storms has decreased and they are exiting the region, the formal warning is no longer in effect.

Timeline

The cancellation was issued at 10:27 am on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. The alert period is expected to conclude by the expiry time of 2:27 pm (04:27:16Z).