Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Gulf Country and North West Districts
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Queensland, warning of heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf Country and North West Districts, Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Gulf Country and North West Districts, Queensland.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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