Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Gulf Country and North West Districts

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDQ21033) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 7:44 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026, for residents in parts of the Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific regions within the Gulf Country and North West districts of Queensland. Locations that may be impacted by the storm system include:

• Normanton
• Julia Creek
• Kowanyama
• Karumba
• Delta Downs Station
• Donors Hill Station

What You Should Do

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

• Park your car undercover and away from trees.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
• Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
• Put pets in a safe place and ensure they can be identified if they get lost.
• Do not drive unless necessary, as conditions are currently dangerous.
• Seek shelter inside a strong building and stay there until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

A trough combined with high moisture levels is producing slow-moving thunderstorms this morning in the north. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 7:44 am on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to provide the next update on this weather situation by 10:45 am.