Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:49 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible in the southwest.

eather Situation: An unstable environment ahead of a surface trough is resulting in gusty thunderstorms about the southwest of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to track eastwards through the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Thargomindah, Birdsville, Windorah, Ballera, Orientos and Mt Howitt Station.

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.