Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:15 pm Tuesday, 3 December 2024.

Isolated heavy rainfall likely about parts of the southern interior.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are occurring in a very humid and unstable airmass east of a trough in the interior.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce 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, Eulo and Wyandra.

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.