Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Kangaroo Island and parts of North West Pastoral and
North East Pastoral districts.
Issued at 4:10 am Monday, 24 January 2022.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected over central
and northeastern parts of the state, as well as Kangaroo Island
this morning.
Weather Situation: A very humid and unstable airmass ahead of a
trough of low pressure over the Eyre Peninsula and the North West
Pastoral district is leading to the development of severe
thunderstorms.
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 Moomba, Innamincka,
Arkaroola and the Strzelecki Track south of Moomba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Eastern Eyre
Peninsula and Flinders districts and the warning for these
districts is CANCELLED.
Earlier yesterday:
Kadina recorded 83 mm in the 4 hours from 9 am to 1 pm, the
wettest day on record.
Cultana recorded 25 mm in the 30 min to 6 pm.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
24/Jan/2022 04:51 AM