Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Issued for Queensland's Channel Country
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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 high-priority warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding in far southwestern Queensland as a tropical low moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Channel Country, Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
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 Weather Warning (IDQ21037) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 10:10 am AEST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for residents in parts of the Channel Country Forecast District.
Affected Areas
The warning covers far southwestern Queensland. Specific locations that may be affected include:
- Birdsville
- Ballera
- Orientos
- Mt Howitt Station
- Bulloo Downs
- Nappa Merrie
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 place and properly identified.
- Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary due to dangerous conditions.
- Seek shelter inside a strong building and remain there until the storm passes.
- Notify friends, family, and neighbors in the area.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving tropical low located over the southeast Northern Territory is moving south, bringing rich tropical moisture to the region. Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is forecast to begin this afternoon. Six-hour rainfall totals between 50 mm and 80 mm are possible.
The Bureau notes uncertainty regarding the exact position of the tropical low, which may linger and bring periods of heavy rainfall to the western Channel Country for most of the week. These conditions also pose a threat to cattle and other livestock. Separate flood watches or warnings may also be current for the region.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately, with heavy rain expected to develop from Tuesday afternoon. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 5:00 pm AEST on Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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