Source: Bureau of Meteorology

or people in parts of North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 11:47 pm Thursday, 17 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue moving across northeast SA.

Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system is moving across the south of SA, with a warm and humid airmass ahead of it supporting the development of severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moomba, Arkaroola, the Simpson Desert Conservation Park, Mungeranie on the Birdsville Track and the Strzelecki Track south of Moomba.

A 137KM/H GUST WAS RECORDED AT PORT PIRIE AT 7:11PM

A 129KM/H GUST WAS RECORDED AT OLYMPIC DAM AIRPORT AT 5:56PM.

A 113km/h gust was recorded at Tarcoola at 4:27pm.

A 109km/h gust was recorded at Leigh Creek at 8:12pm.

A 101km/h gust was recorded at Woomera at 5:47pm.

31.8mm was recorded at Donaleen in 60 minutes to 8:30pm

24.4mm was recorded at Freeling in 60 minutes to 8:30pm.

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.