Storms will continue across the North West today (January 25), following widespread rain over the last two weeks.
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Mount Isa Airport recorded 36 millimetres in the last 24 hours, while Mount Isa Mines recorded 27mm.
Falls around other parts of the region include Cloncurry 22mm, May Downs 22mm, Corella Dam 42mm, Julia Creek 17mm and Richmond 9.2mm.
Into the Gulf, Burketown recorded the highest falls with 46mm, Normanton 7.2mm and Canobie Station 22mm.
To the south Boulia received the most rain with 51mm, Bedourie 25mm and Birdsville 20mm.
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Looking ahead for the rest of the week and Mount Isa is forecast to receive large falls in the coming days.
Tuesday (January 25) has an 80 per cent chance of rain, reaching a top temperature of 30 degrees.
Wednesday (Australia Day) is predicted to have a high (80 per cent) chance of up to 20mm and a top temperature of 31 degrees.
Thursday has a high (80 per cent) chance of of up to 30mm and reaching a top temperature of 31 degrees.
Friday has a high (70 per cent) chance of up to 15mm and a top temperature of 31 degrees.
Into the weekend, Saturday is forecast to receive up to 15mm and a top 31 degrees while Sunday has a 60 per cent chance of up to 10mm and a maximum temperature of 33 degrees
So far this year, Mount Isa Mine has recorded 65.8mm while the Airport recorded 96.2mm.
The lake totals, Lake Moondarra is sitting at 45.9 per cent capacity while Lake Julius is at 102.2 per cent.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
