Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Eyre Peninsula, SA

Source: BOM · Eastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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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A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding has been issued for parts of South Australia including Eastern Eyre Peninsula.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Eastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Issued
May 15, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.

Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDS21033) issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for heavy rainfall. Issued at 5:34 pm Friday, 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T08:04:44Z), effective until 2026-05-15T12:04:44Z.

Affected Areas

Parts of West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts in South Australia. Locations which may be affected include Wudinna, Tarcoola and Kimba.

What You Should Do

  • 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.

Expected Conditions

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. A cloud band with embedded thunderstorms is moving from east of Ceduna through the central parts of the Eyre Peninsula this afternoon and into the evening.

Timeline

Warning issued at 5:34 pm Friday, 15 May 2026. The next warning is due by 8:35 pm. Expiry at 2026-05-15T12:04:44Z.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding has been issued for parts of South Australia including Eastern Eyre Peninsula.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Eastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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