Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts. Issued at 5:33 am Friday, 17 April 2026. Heavy rainfall is no longer occurring in Queensland. Weather Situation A moist airmass and surface trough remain in the northern interior, but severe thunderstorms have eased. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West This warning is now cancelled. 75.8 mm was recorded at Julia Creek in the 60 minutes to 11:59 pm. 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.