A severe weather Watch and Act message has been issued for the central and southern coasts of South Australia by the State Emergency Service.
Damaging Winds are forecast for broad areas of South Australia during Friday.Locally Destructive winds with peak gusts of up to 130 km/h are possible during the early morning for areas within this warning area, including Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, as well as coastal areas of the Upper and Lower South East.
These higher wind gusts will be associated with the strongest showers and thunderstorms in isolated locations.
What you should do:
- Stay indoors, away from windows while storms are occurring.
- Roads may be dangerous, do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
- For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).
Impacts in your area:
- You may be in danger from flying debris, falling trees, and downed power lines.
- Minor structural damage is possible.
Stay informed:
- Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
- Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
- Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361
- People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
- Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
- For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au