Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 3:14 pm Saturday, 8 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed about the West Coast and North West Pastoral this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A warm, unstable airmass has combined with an upper low to develop a series of severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the West Coast and North West Pastoral districts. Locations which may be affected include Ceduna and Fowlers Bay.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West Pastoral district. Locations which may be affected include Roxby Downs.

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.