Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, North West, Central West and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:24 pm Friday, 17 April 2026.

Severe thunderstorms developing over parts of the northwest.

Weather Situation: A trough in a humid airmass is producing slow-moving thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

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 Mckinlay, Kynuna and Selwyn.

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.