Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 4:57 am Monday, 5 February 2024.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL IN THE NORTHEAST THIS MORNING.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is currently located near Innamincka. The system is tracking in a south-southeast direction and is currently moving though northeast parts of the North East Pastoral District. The system is expected to pick up speed and obtain a more southeast track, clearing South Australia by this afternoon.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected about northeastern parts of the North East Pastoral District this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with 24-hourly totals between 70 and 120 mm likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible, particularly on the southern side of the low. Isolated six-hourly totals between 80 and 120 mm are possible with 24-hourly totals around 150 mm possible. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are also possible in thunderstorms within the warning area this morning.

Conditions are expected to ease by this afternoon as the system contracts away to the southeast.

Locations which may be affected include Moomba, Innamincka and the Strzelecki Track south of Moomba.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.