Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for Channel Country, QLD
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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 parts of the Channel Country, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected near Birdsville.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Channel Country, 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 Channel Country, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This is a top priority alert for immediate broadcast, classified under the major warning group type (IDQ21033).
Affected Areas
The warning is currently in effect for people in parts of the Channel Country Forecast District in Queensland. Specific locations that may be affected include Birdsville and areas developing to the west of Birdsville.
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.
- Vehicle Safety: Park your car undercover and away from trees. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary as conditions are dangerous.
- Home Preparation: Close all doors and windows. Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Health and Pets: Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger attacks. Ensure pets are in a safe place and properly identified.
- Communication: Notify friends, family, and neighbors in the area about the current threat.
Expected Conditions
A very moist airmass combined with a surface trough is generating heavy falls this afternoon. 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 alert was issued at 4:20 pm Sunday, 1 March 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the afternoon. The next official update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 7:20 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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