Clarendon CFS

01/06/2026

This warning has been updated. Please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:50 am CST on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds to affect South Australia today and into Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state today bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow this afternoon bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region as well as central and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h are likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula today, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, from early Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cleve at 7:07 am.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Warburto Point (near Moonta) around 8:15 am.

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

07/05/2026

01/05/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Season has ended for 2025/26 🔥

Fire Danger Season has now officially ended across the entire state.

We’d like to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible volunteers, dedicated staff, partner agencies, and the wider community for your support, commitment, and resilience throughout the 2025/26 Fire Danger Season. Your efforts help keep South Australia safe.

While the season has ended, we remind everyone to continue exercising caution when using fire. Conditions can still change quickly, and it’s important to monitor the weather and remain vigilant.

Thank you again to everyone who played a part this season.

Stay safe. ❤️‍🔥

13/04/2026

We’re recruiting NOW! We’d love to have you join us and help protect the community - have a read below for further details. 🚒

30/03/2026

**TOTAL FIRE BAN - Tuesday 31st March, 2026**

Total Fire Ban rating for the Mount Lofty Ranges is EXTREME.

Please share this post to spread awareness through your community.

It is recommended that you;
> Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
> Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.cfs.sa.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au.
> Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For more information, visit: www.cfs.sa.gov.au/firebans

21/03/2026

HOW MANY EGGS ARE IN THE JAR????

Supporting Clarendon CFS $2 per guess
between now and 2 April at Clarendon General Store

27/02/2026

The SES are making free sandbags available to the public from a number of collection points.

27/02/2026

With heavy rains and flash flooding expected across the state over the next few days, South Australians are being advised to be prepared and stay safe:

☑️ Refrain from parking under trees
☑️ Secure loose items around your property
☑️ If safe to do so, ensure drains and gutters are clear
☑️ Check whether you need sandbags
☑️ Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater

Read more: https://bit.ly/4b8NLvP

For regular updates and further information about this weather event, follow SA State Emergency Service

03/02/2026

**TOTAL FIRE BAN - Wednesday 4th February, 2026**

Total Fire Ban rating for the Mount Lofty Ranges is EXTREME.

Please share this post to spread awareness through your community.

It is recommended that you;
> Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
> Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.cfs.sa.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au.
> Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For more information, visit: www.cfs.sa.gov.au/firebans

03/02/2026

Clarendon CFS has sent numerous crews to support the efforts at the Deep Creek fire in recent days. Our thoughts are with all who are impacted by this incident. We are proud of the efforts of our members and fellow firefighters from Mawson Group and beyond. Stay safe everyone.