Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in North East Pastoral and parts of Flinders and North
West Pastoral districts.
Issued at 10:26 am Thursday, 25 January 2024.
Damaging wind gusts likely around a southerly wind change on
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Weather Situation: Strong and gusty winds are expected to develop
with and for a period following a southerly wind change during late
Thursday afternoon. The change initially strengthens in the far
south of the warning area, south of Leigh Creek in the late
afternoon, and then moves north into the North East Pastoral
district during Thursday evening and early Friday morning.
Winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around
90 km/h are likely with and for a period following the southerly
wind change as it moves north through the warning area during the
afternoon and evening.
Winds will ease through the far southern parts of the warning area
during the evening, but will continue in central and northern parts
of the North East Pastoral district into early Friday
morning.
Locations which may be affected include Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek,
Marree, Hawker, Woomera and Arkaroola.
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.
25/Jan/2024 12:02 AM