Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in North West Queensland
This alert is no longer in effect.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 severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the North West Forecast District, including Camooweal and Barkly, due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks.
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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 for heavy rainfall. The alert, identified as IDQ21033, was issued at 12:36 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, for residents in the North West Forecast District of Queensland. This is a top priority message for immediate broadcast.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets parts of the North West Forecast District. Locations that may be affected by these conditions include Camooweal and Barkly.
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 close by, as storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Ensure pets are in a safe location and properly identified in case they get lost.
- Do not drive unless necessary because conditions are dangerous.
- Seek shelter inside a strong building and remain there until the storm passes.
- Inform friends, family, and neighbors in the area about the warning.
Expected Conditions
Slow-moving thunderstorms are developing along a surface trough within a very moist airmass. These storms are expected to generate heavy rainfall this afternoon, which may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 12:36 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026. The current alert is expected to remain active for several hours, with the next update from the Bureau of Meteorology scheduled to be issued by 3:40 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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