Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:33 am Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of southeastern South Australia.

Weather Situation: A trough and cold front move through the south of the state today, generating thunderstorms. A very humid airmass ahead of these systems brings the risk of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Hawker, Jamestown and Burra.

41 mm has been recorded at Port Augusta in the 6 hours to 10:00 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.