Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego Forecast District.

Issued at 5:16 pm Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts expected associated with line of thunderstorms over the southern Warrego.

Weather Situation: A hot and unstable airmass east of a surface trough over southwestern Queensland will support a line of severe thunderstorms moving northeastwards into southern Queensland from northwest NSW in the next few hours.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cunnamulla, Hungerford, Eulo and Barringun.

A 100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Burke Airport at 4:57 pm EST

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.