Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:45 pm Sunday, 17 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms occurring over southwestern Queensland.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are developing in a very unstable air mass north and east of a surface trough over southwestern Queensland.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charleville, Windorah, Bollon, Mitchell, Augathella, Davenport Downs Station, Wyandra, Morney and Hebel.

93 km/h wind gust recorded at Windorah at 5:36pm.

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.