Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:55 pm Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall about the interior continue late this evening. Weather Situation Slow moving thunderstorms in a hot and humid airmass over the interior are producing heavy rainfall. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Gulf Country and North West 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, Augustus Downs Station, Iffley, Donors Hill Station and Gregory Downs Station. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Central West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders 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 1:55 am Thursday. 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.