Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:34 am Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall remains possible in northwestern and central western Queensland today and tomorrow.

Weather Situation: A broad slow-moving low pressure system is situated near Cloncurry in the northwest of the state and is expected to remain in place over the coming days. Widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across inland parts to the southeast of the low, with a renewed risk of isolated heavy rainfall possible from later today.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and possibly into Thursday for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West forecast districts. Widespread six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 to 50 mm are likely, with isolated heavy falls of 80 mm possible.

These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Winton, Evesham Station, Stamford, Aramac, Muttaburra, Selwyn, Mckinlay, Kynuna and Corfield.

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.