Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts. Issued at 7:28 pm Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Heavy rainfall has eased. Weather Situation Thunderstorms have weakened, but there remains a slight chance of very isolated heavy rainfall in the next few hours with particularly slow moving storms about northeast Queensland. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin This warning is now cancelled. Emergency services advise people to: * Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous. * Stay away from storm water drains. * Stay away from fallen powerlines. * Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way. * For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.