Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Gulf Country, Queensland Due to Heavy Rainfall
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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 Gulf Country district, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf 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 Gulf 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 warning for immediate broadcast, classified as a major warning group type.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers people in parts of the Gulf Country Forecast District in Queensland (QLD).
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 has passed.
- Protect Property: Park vehicles 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.
- Power Readiness: Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Pet Safety: Place pets in a safe location and ensure they are properly identified.
- Travel Safety: Do not drive unless absolutely necessary, as road conditions are considered dangerous.
- Communication: Notify friends, family, and neighbors in the affected area.
Expected Conditions
A trough in the Gulf of Carpentaria is combining with a humid airmass to generate slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
- Issued: 11:09 am Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- Duration: The current warning is effective through the afternoon, with the next update scheduled to be issued by 2:10 pm.
- Expiry: The current alert phase is set to expire at 5:09 am UTC (local time adjustments apply).
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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