Clare State Emergency Service

03/09/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Murraylands districts.

Issued at 9:08 am CST on Friday 4 September 2026

Damaging winds possible for parts of southeast SA from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to approach southeastern SA tonight and continue to move east during Saturday morning. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of the system tonight, shifting westerly behind the front around sunrise.

For KANGAROO ISLAND and parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to contract to the Lower South East by midday and ease by the late afternoon.

For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Saturday morning, easing during the late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

Safety advice
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.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm Australian Central Standard Time Friday.

03/09/2026

Thank you to all our RCR Volunteers

30/08/2026

13/08/2026

Public Information:
SA State Emergency Service Resources to assist with preparation of what we can all do before, during and after a severe event.

https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/about-us/sa-ses-resources/

For SES assistance call 132 500
For life threatening situations call 000

Checklists, Fact sheets, Guides & Plans

11/08/2026

A shout out to our partner agency, CFS - your help over the last few days is greatly appreciated. We are stronger together.
And thank you to all our SES members that attended call outs.
Rather proud of our local CFS & SES volunteers.

10/08/2026

Showers continue across the State, with gusty winds expected later Tuesday and early Wednesday. While not severe, saturated soils may lead to isolated tree-down impacts.

Park your car and other vehicles under cover and well away from trees to avoid trees falling or dropping large branches on them.
Set up camp well away from trees and large overhanging branches.
Take extra care when driving as there may be reduced visibility, and trees and branches may have fallen across roads.

Please remain patient as we respond to these requests for assistance.

☎️For emergency storm assistance, call 132 500.
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Please remain patient as we respond to these requests for assistance.
SES has received a significant amount of requests for assistance involving minor flooding due to extreme weather.

☎️For emergency storm assistance, call 132 500.
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

09/08/2026

This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website for current Bureau of Meteorology warnings, https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and parts of West Coast, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:22 am CST on Sunday 9 August 2026

Damaging winds developing about the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and Flinders Ranges today.

Weather Situation: A cold front extending from a low-pressure system in the Bight is moving across the state today, bringing a gusty west to southwesterly change. A secondary trough will approach western Eyre Peninsula this afternoon, strengthening winds for a period.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible about the western and southern Eyre Peninsula from late Sunday morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are also possible further inland from Sunday afternoon, particularly over the eastern Eyre Peninsula and northern Yorke Peninsula. Conditions are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late Sunday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about the Flinders Ranges from late Sunday afternoon, easing below warning thresholds by around sunrise on Monday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Hawker, Elliston, Jamestown, Kadina, Burra, Arkaroola, Peterborough and Streaky Bay.

Safety advice
* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037