Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Gulf Country Forecast District. Issued at 8:02 am Saturday, 7 March 2026. Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall over the Gulf Country this morning. Weather Situation Slow moving thunderstorms embedded within the monsoon trough over the Gulf Country producing heavy rainfall this morning. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Gulf 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 Normanton, Karumba and Delta Downs Station. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and North West Forecast Districts at time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information. 133 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am. 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 11:05 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.