Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:43 am Thursday, 7 September 2023.

Damaging winds developing over the southwest today.

Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front is forecast to enter southwestern Queensland during the morning. Gusty north to northwesterly winds ahead of this system will result in a damaging wind risk across the southern Channel Country and Maranoa & Warrego districts. Conditions will ease overnight as the system tracks south out of Queensland.

Locally DAMAGING WINDS averaging between 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over the southern Channel Country and Maranoa & Warrego districts from late this morning, easing during the evening.

Locations which may be affected include Bulloo Downs, Hungerford and Barringun.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.