The severe weather warning was issued at 11.25am Tuesday November 21, for residents in parts of Gulf Country, Upper Flinders and North West districts.

The widespread rain was caused by an inland trough moving from the Northern Territory heading east into Queensland.

Mount Isa saw light hail and recorded 19.6 millimetres at the mine and 11.6mm at the airport.

Camooweal received 19.4mm while Cloncurry recorded the most for the whole north west receiving 31.4mm and wind gusts of 89 kilometres an hour.

The storm made its way further east hitting Julia Creek with 4.2mm, Richmond 14.2mm and Hughenden 10.4mm.

Storms were lighter in the Gulf region, Burketown and Normanton both recording 1.2mm.

And further south Winton recorded 15mm and Urandangi 2.4mm.

The forecast for the remainder of the week could see a possible thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon (90% chance) reaching a top of 33 degrees.

Thursday’s forecast is a medium chance (60%) of showers with light winds becoming northerly 20 to 25 km/h and reaching a top of 32 degrees.

Friday could see light showers continuing (60% chance) with partly cloudy conditions and a potential thunderstorm developing in the afternoon. Maximum temperature reaching 33 degrees.