Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 6:39 pm Saturday, 8 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms are continuing through the North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral during the evening.

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

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and possible large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tarcoola.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the West Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.