Cummins State Emergency Service

01/06/2026

Stay safe everyone.

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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 4:53 pm CST on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds affecting South Australia today and into Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is continuing across southern SA, ahead of a deep low pressure system moving through the Bight. This is bringing a broad damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards during this 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 southern and exposed areas, including Adelaide, this 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.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Port Pirie Airport at 12:30 pm.

90km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Pirie Airport at 11:47 am.

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

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

31/05/2026

Secure and put away loose items around your property, such as outdoor furniture and trampolines, to stop them from being blown away and causing damage. Windy conditions have been forecast across parts of the State for the upcoming week.

⛅For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
🌦️For weather forecasts, visit https://www.bom.gov.au

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

31/05/2026

SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

For people in 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 Murraylands, North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral and Riverland districts.

Issued at 10:16 am Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from Monday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state during Monday bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state.

A deep low pressure system will follow later on Monday bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region, central, and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, affecting Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges from the early afternoon.

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

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

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

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.

SA State Emergency Service

Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

26/05/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

25/05/2026

Great to see this article during Volunteer Week in our local paper, the Port Lincoln Times, on Thursday 21 May 2026.

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities, and the SES is always looking for people willing to lend a hand, learn new skills, and support others when needed.

If you are interested in volunteering with SES, visit the South Australian SES website or contact the Volunteer Recruitment Team on 8130 0350.

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23/05/2026

Cummins State Emergency Service and Tumby Bay State Emergency Service met on Thursday night for a meal to celebrate WOW Day, thanking SES volunteers for all they do within their communities. Cummins State Emergency Service Tumby Bay State Emergency Service

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20/05/2026

Today I have been thinking about why I'm I proud to wear orange. 🧡

I wear orange because I am proud to stand beside an amazing group of volunteers who give their time to help others in their community when it matters most.

Coming up to one year as an SES volunteer next month, I have learnt new skills, faced new challenges, met incredible people, and experienced what true teamwork and community spirit really means.

Wear Orange Wednesday is about recognising and thanking all SES volunteers across Australia for the dedication, commitment, and support they give every day. I am proud to wear orange and proud to be part of the SES.

If you would like to volunteer, chat to an SES member or contact your local SA State Emergency Service to find out how to get
involved. 🧡

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20/05/2026

Are you wearing orange today? It’s WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – where we thank our SES volunteers and SES units across Australia for the incredible work they do in supporting their communities.

Happy Wear Orange Wednesday to everyone! 🧡



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18/05/2026

17/05/2026

After a successful training exercise last weekend with SAREX, the exercise made the front page and page 8 of our local paper, The Eyre Peninsula Advocate.

It was great to see the hard work and cooperation between all agencies recognised in the community. The exercise highlighted the importance of training together to improve coordination and response during marine rescue operations.