Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North West Pastoral District

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall (ID: IDS21033). This alert is designated as a top priority for immediate broadcast and was issued at 7:56 pm local time on Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning area includes parts of the North West Pastoral district in South Australia. Specific locations that may be affected include parts of the Great Victoria Desert.

What You Should Do

The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the affected region to take the following safety measures:

• 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

Thunderstorms are currently triggering in a very moist airmass along a surface trough. 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 7:56 pm on Saturday, 21 February 2026, and is effective through the evening. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 pm. The current warning is set to expire at 1:26 pm UTC (13:26:49Z).