Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Channel Country and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:46 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms in the far southeast and southwest of the state.

Weather Situation: A very hot and dry airmass in the southwest is producing gusty thunderstorms. Slow moving thunderstorms have developed in the Scenic Rim in a humid and unstable airmass.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Eromanga, Nappa Merrie and Mt Howitt Station.

Thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Laidley.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country and North West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moomba (SA) at 6:47 pm.

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Isa Airport at 3:19 pm.

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.