Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Upper and Lower South East Districts
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for South Australia's Upper and Lower South East districts as of Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a cancellation for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning previously in effect for the Upper South East and Lower South East forecast districts. The cancellation was officially issued at 11:32 am local time on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
This cancellation applies to the following geographic regions in South Australia:
- Upper South East district
- Lower South East district
What You Should Do
Although the specific thunderstorm warning has been cancelled, the State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to remain cautious and follow these safety guidelines:
- Keep clear of fallen power lines.
- Watch for fallen trees or debris that may be obstructing roads.
- Do not drive, ride, or walk through floodwater.
- Stay away from creeks and storm drains.
Expected Conditions
While the severe thunderstorm threat has diminished for these specific districts, the Bureau of Meteorology indicates that a separate Severe Weather Warning remains current for South Australia. Residents are encouraged to monitor official updates for ongoing weather developments.
Timeline
The cancellation was issued at 11:32 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This warning is now considered inactive, though other regional alerts may still apply.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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