Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in North West Queensland and Northern Goldfields
This alert is no longer in effect.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 warns of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across parts of Gulf Country and North West Queensland as slow-moving thunderstorms develop.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North West 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 North West Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDQ21033) for heavy rainfall. This is a top priority alert for immediate broadcast, classified with a high severity level.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the following forecast districts:
- Gulf Country
- North West
- Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Specific locations that may be affected include Cloney's Creek.
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 inside until the storm has passed.
- Secure Property: Park your car undercover and away from trees. Close all doors and windows.
- Health Precautions: Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Prepare for Outages: Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power failure.
- Protect Pets: Put pets in a safe place and ensure they have identification.
- Travel Safety: Do not drive unless absolutely necessary, as road conditions are dangerous.
- Communication: Inform friends, family, and neighbors in the affected area.
Expected Conditions
Rich tropical moisture is currently feeding into a low pressure trough, resulting in the development of slow-moving clusters of thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 2:23 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026. The situation is expected to persist for several hours. The Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to issue the next update by 5:25 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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