Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Lower South
East and parts of Lower Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Murraylands and
Upper South East districts.
Issued at 4:54 am Saturday, 31 August 2024.
Damaging winds over the south.
Weather Situation: A vigorous west to northwesterly airstream will
persist over the south of the State. A series of cold fronts are
moving through the area over the weekend, bringing a risk of
damaging winds to the south and southeast.
Strong westerly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are
possible over the warning area. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65
km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely near southern
coasts.
Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Kingscote,
Naracoorte, Victor Harbor, Meningie, Burra, Robe, Millicent and
Lucindale.
105 km/h wind gust was recorded at Sedan at 2:00am on
Saturday.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Crawford at 3:05 pm on
Friday.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are
severe.
30/Aug/2024 09:04 PM