Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Yorke Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:18 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Severe thunderstorms in central parts of the state

Weather Situation: A trough moving east combines with an unstable airmass to trigger severe thunderstorms in central parts of the state. These are expected to continue throughout the afternoon and into the evening as they gradually move east.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the North West Pastoral district. Locations which may be affected include Roxby Downs and Woomera.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Yorke Peninsula district. Locations which may be affected include Maitland, Kadina and Ardrossan.

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.