Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of West Coast, North West Pastoral and North
East Pastoral districts.
Issued at 4:15 pm Friday, 21 January 2022.
Severe thunderstorms continue across parts of South Australia,
with the primary risk of Heavy Rainfall and secondary risk of
Damaging Winds.
Weather Situation: An upper low pressure system and associated
surface trough is slow moving over the west of the State. East of
the trough lies a moist unstable airmass resulting in the risk of
severe thunderstorms.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over
the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include
Dalhousie Springs and Fowlers Bay.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is in place
across central and northern parts of South Australia over coming
days. For more information refer to
http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/
31mm of rainfall recorded in 40 minutes at Oodnadatta.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Move cars under cover or away from trees.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.
21/Jan/2022 04:53 PM