Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast District.

Issued at 10:32 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms this evening, easing in the next hour or so.

Weather Situation: A strong southeasterly surge continues to trigger thunderstorms in the southeast this evening, with 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 Springsure and Bogantungan.

80MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT EUROMBAH CREEK IN THE 60MIN TO 9:21

PM.

86MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT BASALT CREEK IN THE 60MIN TO 8:48

PM.

52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Turkey Mountain (northeast of Chinchilla) in the 30 minutes to 7:27 pm

39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.

43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 pm.

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.