Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:00 pm Saturday, 16 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over southwestern Queensland.

Weather Situation: A sharpening trough aligned with a dry line over southwest Queensland is triggering severe thunderstorms in unstable conditions to its east this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charleville, Cunnamulla, Tambo, Blackall, Augathella and Wyandra.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Channel Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.