Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Eucla district.

Issued at 10:50 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with thunderstorms tonight.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are persisting ahead of a trough which extends through the Eucla district.

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 Eyre and Cocklebiddy.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Goldfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

22.8mm was recorded at Laverton Aerodrome in the 30 minutes to 2:45pm.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.