Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Channel Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:25 pm Tuesday, 19 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms over southern Queensland.

Weather Situation: A trough laying through inland Queensland is generating severe thunderstorms in a hot and humid environment ahead of a strengthening upper trough.
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 Thargomindah, Eromanga, Mt Howitt Station and Ballera.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district. Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe.
Applethorpe reported 41mm in 60 minutes to 1:20pm

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.