Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Channel Country Forecast District.

Issued at 9:05 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts in the far southwest.

Weather situation: A line of thunderstorms in the far southwest of the state brings the risk of damaging wind gusts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ballera, Orientos and Nappa Merrie.

46 mm was recorded at Meadow Flat Road Bridge in the 30 min to 7:05 pm.

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.