Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in North East Pastoral District, SA

Source: BOM · North East Pastoral, South Australia

This alert is no longer in effect.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 issued a high-priority warning for slow-moving severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in South Australia's North East Pastoral district.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
North East Pastoral, 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 North East Pastoral, South Australia.

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert (IDS21033) was issued at 2:25 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026, for residents in the North East Pastoral forecast district.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers parts of the North East Pastoral district, with isolated heavy rainfall expected about the far northeast of South Australia.

What You Should Do

The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following precautions:

  • Do not drive, ride, or walk through flood water.
  • Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
  • Stay indoors and away from windows while storms are in the vicinity.

Expected Conditions

A moist and unstable airmass interacting with a trough in the far northeast of the state is producing slow-moving severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 2:25 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 5:25 pm. The current warning phase is listed as "new" with an expiry time of 7:55 pm UTC (07:55:42Z).

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority warning for slow-moving severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in South Australia's North East Pastoral district.
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 North East Pastoral, South Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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