Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:26 am Saturday, 17 October 2026. Rainfall has eased this morning in the northern Maranoa and Warrego. Weather Situation Showers east of a surface trough continue this morning but are no longer producing heavy rainfall. If severe thunderstorms develop later today a new Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego 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.