Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:07 am Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms north of Cloncurry this morning

Weather Situation: A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms anchored on a trough brings the risk of 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 Kamilaroi Station and Donors Hill Station.

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.