Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North West and Channel Country, 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across parts of Queensland's North West and Channel Country districts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North West and 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 North West and Channel Country, 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, issued at 2:30 pm Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the North West and Channel Country Forecast Districts. Specific locations that may be affected include:
- Mount Isa
- Boulia
- Urandangi
- Dajarra
- Duchess
- Glenormiston
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Go inside a strong building immediately and stay there until the storm has passed.
- Do not drive unless necessary, as conditions are dangerous.
- Park vehicles undercover and away from trees.
- Close all doors and windows.
- Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger attacks.
- Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Secure pets in a safe place and ensure they have identification.
- Inform friends, family, and neighbors in the area about the warning.
Expected Conditions
A moist airmass is generating severe thunderstorms along a convergent line in the west of the state. 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 2:30 pm on Saturday, 28 February 2026. The situation is developing, and the next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 5:30 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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