Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Gulf Country and North West Queensland
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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 severe thunderstorm warning for northwest Queensland, including Mount Isa and Cloncurry, due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest 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 Northwest Queensland.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwest Queensland
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a top-priority severe thunderstorm warning for residents in parts of the Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts. The alert, issued at 1:37 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026, warns of isolated heavy rainfall across the region.
Alert Details
- Alert Type: Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall)
- Issuing Agency: Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Warning ID: IDQ21033
- Status: New / Active
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific regions within the Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts in Queensland. Locations that may be impacted include:
- Mount Isa
- Cloncurry
- Kamilaroi Station
- Dajarra
- Duchess
- Iffley
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Go inside a strong building immediately and stay there until the storm passes.
- Vehicle Safety: Park cars undercover and away from trees. Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
- Home Preparation: Close all doors and windows. Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Health: Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Pets: Place pets in a safe location and ensure they can be identified in case they get lost.
- Communication: Inform friends, family, and neighbors in the area about the warning.
Expected Conditions
A moist and unstable airmass combined with a band of convergence extending from the central Northern Territory is generating severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:37 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next update is scheduled to be issued by 4:40 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts or check the BOM website for further updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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