Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Gulf Country Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:26 pm Monday, 22 December 2025. Severe thunderstorms continuing over the interior this evening. Weather Situation A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms. Warnings for Monday 22 December HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West and Channel Country 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 Longreach, Georgetown, Gregory Springs, Evesham Station, Forsayth and Einasleigh. 58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM. 75.6 mm was recorded at Georgetown Airport in the 1 hour to 10:33 pm. 73 mm was recorded at Roxborough Downs in the 3 hours to 10:00 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:30 am. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.