Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Channel Country Forecast District. Issued at 8:55 pm Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Heavy rainfall risk about the Channel Country has eased. Weather Situation An upper trough interacting with a rich tropical airmass over the centre of the country has cleared eastward, leading to conditions easing during Wednesday. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Channel Country 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.