Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Southeast 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across the Murraylands, Riverland, and South East districts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast 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 Southeast South Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDS21033) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 5:25 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, for parts of southeastern South Australia.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, and Riverland forecast districts. Specific locations that may be impacted by the storm activity include Naracoorte, Keith, Lameroo, and Bordertown.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following safety 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 nearby.
Expected Conditions
Slow-moving thunderstorms are developing in a very humid environment, bringing isolated heavy rainfall to southeastern parts of the state. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:25 pm on February 27, 2026, and is effective immediately. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 8:25 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further developments.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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