Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:17 am Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall over central parts of the state during the early morning.

Weather Situation: A very moist airmass remains in place across central parts of Queensland. Surface troughs combining with this warm and humid environment are producing localised heavy rainfall in slow moving thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

60 mm was recorded at Boondoon in 2 hours to 12:40am

37.8 mm was recorded at Charleville Aero in 30 minutes to 10:59 pm

37 mm was recorded at The 27 Mile Garden in 30 minutes to 11:17 pm

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.