Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:30 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible in thunderstorms this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms with isolated damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon through northwestern parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gulf Country and North West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Camooweal, Cloncurry and Barkly.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Isa Airport at 3:19 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:30 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible in thunderstorms this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms with isolated damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon through northwestern parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gulf Country and North West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Camooweal, Cloncurry and Barkly.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Isa Airport at 3:19 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.