Sheep Graziers Alert

Attention all sheep graziers in the region! The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for Friday, indicating that cold temperatures, showers, and strong northwesterly winds are expected. This weather is likely to affect the Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Mid North, Upper South East, and Lower South East forecast districts. Parts of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, and Murraylands forecast districts may also experience these harsh conditions.

For our community on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, this means a heightened risk of losses for lambs and sheep exposed to the elements. Please take necessary precautions to protect your livestock from the severe weather expected.

Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds

Issued at 10:34 am on Thursday, 18 July 2024, the Bureau of Meteorology has also released a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds. This affects people in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, and parts of the West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, and Murraylands districts.

Weather Situation: Strengthening northwesterly winds ahead of an approaching cold front are anticipated to bring damaging wind gusts starting Friday morning. Following the cold front, a vigorous southwesterly flow will impact parts of the coastal fringe, continuing through to Saturday morning.

Mount Lofty Ranges: Expect strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h, with damaging gusts around 90 km/h from early Friday morning.

Coastline: Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts around 100 km/h, are possible from Friday afternoon. These conditions will begin on the coastal fringe of the West Coast, extending eastward throughout the day and into the southeast by Saturday morning. Locations that may be affected include Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Kingscote, Elliston, Fowlers Bay, Streaky Bay, and Warooka.

Safety Advice:

• Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
• Secure or put away loose items around your property.
• Stay indoors and away from windows while conditions are severe.

Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions as these weather events unfold. Stay tuned to the Fleurieu App for further updates and information.

South Australian Weather Warnings Information