Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 2:06 pm Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms now also approaching the Yorke Peninsula this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A trough over western SA will move eastwards ahead of a cold front which is forecast to cross the state later this evening. Increased winds aloft combined with a moist and unstable airmass means severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Port Augusta, Maitland, Hawker, Port Wakefield, Kadina, Melrose, Parachilna, Quorn and Ardrossan.

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Woomera Airport at 12:18 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Move cars under cover or away from trees.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.