Strong winds and high tides are expected across South Australia.

The South Australian State Emergency Service (SA SES) is asking South Australians to prepare for windy weather by tying down and putting away loose items around their property and to take extra care around coastal areas of South Australia.

Derren Halleday, SES Chief of Staff said now is the time to prepare ahead of the windy conditions. “Securing items in your yard or putting them away can avoid them being blown around and causing property damage during intense wind gusts,”

“Unusually high tides are dangerous to swimmers, surfers and rock fishers. Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside”

Jonathan Fischer from the Bureau of Meteorology said “Damaging winds are likely from later today (Monday 23 June) until Wednesday morning. Large waves and elevated seas are expected.

“A deep low pressure system to the south will extend a series of vigorous fronts over southern SA during the next 48 hours. This will result in widespread gusty winds, squally showers and storms with local heavy falls possible and coastal impacts from large waves, rough and elevated seas.” 

“Elevated sea levels are forecast around high tide on Tuesday, with some coastal impacts likely.”

Prepare for severe weather and storms:

• Secure loose items in your yard including outdoor furniture and play equipment
• Clean your gutters and downpipes of leaves and debris
• Park vehicles away from trees and under cover

Prepare for high tides:

• Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside.
• Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. 
• Monitor warnings and conditions. Supervise children at all times.
• If you have a moored boat or watercraft, check that your mooring and lines are secure.
• Be aware that unusually high tides could cause flooding at the coast.

You should never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.

For emergency storm assistance call 132 500

For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

To prepare for storms, visit: ses.sa.gov.au/storm