Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:40 pm Friday, 20 February 2026.

Isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible.

Weather Situation: Highly moist environment and a trough bring a risk of heavy rain to isolated areas of north Queensland.

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 Hughenden, Greenvale, Lyndhurst Station, Gregory Springs and Abergowrie.

100 mm was recorded at Clarke River in the 6 hours to 1:15 pm.

97 mm was recorded at Mt Fullstop in the 6 hours to 1:00 pm.

83 mm was recorded at Blue Range in the 3 hours to 10:00 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.