Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Flinders, Mid North and parts of North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Tuesday, 15 March 2022.

Severe thunderstorms over eastern SA with potential for damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and large hail.

Weather Situation: A humid and unstable airmass is combining with an approaching upper level disturbance to produce severe thunderstorms today. Thunderstorm activity is expected to increase throughout the afternoon and early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours. Large hailstones are possible in the south of the Northeast Pastoral. Locations which may be affected include Clare, Leigh Creek, Moomba, Jamestown, Peterborough and Olary.

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.