Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:36 pm Monday, 2 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue across the north and west.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable atmosphere combined with an upper trough is producing severe thunderstorms in the southwest of the state. While afternoon thunderstorms continue in the north.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Gulf Country district. Locations which may be affected include Normanton and Delta Downs Station.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Birdsville and Durrie.

152mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 1:30pm at Lower Walker.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.