Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:32 am Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible in showers and thunderstorms through inland parts this morning.

Weather Situation: Deep tropical moisture through much of central and northern Queensland is combining with a trough through the interior, producing slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall.

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 Roma, Winton, Cloncurry, St George, Richmond and Julia Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Channel Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

67mm was recorded in 1 hour to 3:00am at Kirby.

85mm was recorded in 6 hours to 3:20am at Wyanga.

58 mm was recorded in 2 hours to 3:45am at Drensmaine.

78mm was recorded in the 6 hours to 6:26am at Willara.

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.