Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Gulf Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:37 pm Monday, 8 January 2024.

Heavy rain with thunderstorms.

Weather Situation: A trough of low pressure and a very moist, unstable atmosphere are producing severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Quilpie, Isisford, Richmond, Julia Creek and Stamford.

Cliffdale recorded 38 mm in the 30 minutes to 11.54 am.

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.