Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern
Eyre Peninsula, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral
districts.
Issued at 2:39 pm Thursday, 20 January 2022.
HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PARTS OF SOUTH
AUSTRALIA OVER COMING DAYS.
Weather Situation: An upper low pressure system and associated
surface trough is developing over the west of the State and is
expected to move slowly eastwards over the next few days
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected to
develop from this afternoon over central western parts of South
Australia, extending to remaining parts of Eyre Peninsula and the
North East Pastoral district on Friday and towards the Flinders
district on Saturday.
Rainfall totals up to midnight Sunday of 60-100 mm are likely,
with isolated higher falls in excess of 120 mm possible with
thunderstorms.
Thunderstorms are possible across the warning area and will be
continually monitored, with Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued
when required.
A Flood watch is also current for this event.
Locations which may be affected include Ceduna, Marla, Coober
Pedy, Roxby Downs, Marree and Woomera.
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 conditions are
severe.
20/Jan/2022 03:20 PM