Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Channel Country and North West QLD

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 12:53 pm Monday, 2 March 2026, for residents in the Channel Country and North West forecast districts.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers parts of the Channel Country and North West Forecast Districts. Locations that may be affected by these severe conditions include Durrie. Notably, previous warnings for the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, as well as the Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts, have been cancelled as storms are no longer occurring in those areas.

What You Should Do

Emergency services advise residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:

• Park vehicles undercover and away from trees.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Keep asthma medications nearby, as storms and wind can trigger attacks.
• Charge mobile phones and power banks in anticipation of potential power outages.
• Ensure pets are in a safe location and properly identified.
• Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary due to dangerous conditions.
• Seek shelter inside a sturdy building and remain there until the storm passes.

Expected Conditions

A moist and unstable airmass interacting with a trough is producing slow-moving severe thunderstorms across the Channel Country this afternoon. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall, which may lead to dangerous flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 12:53 pm on Monday, 2 March 2026. The situation is being monitored closely, with the next update scheduled to be issued by 3:55 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further updates.