Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 8:00 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continue in the interior this evening.

Weather Situation: A cold front is triggering lines of severe thunderstorms in a warm and unstable environment about the interior of the state this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Augusta, Marla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek and Oodnadatta.

A 96 km/h gust was recorded at Oodnadatta at 7:42 pm CDT

A 98 km/h gust was recorded at Port Augusta at 7:21 pm CDT

A 96 km/h gust was recorded at Cultana at 6:46 pm CDT

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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.