Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:17 pm Tuesday, 25 January 2022.
Slow moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall for north west Queensland.

Weather Situation: : A slow moving trough lies trough western Queensland. Severe thunderstorms are developing in the moist environment to the east of this trough.
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 Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Stonehenge, Selwyn and Mckinlay.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.