Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:04 am Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Isolated severe thunderstorms occurring in the Gulf Country.

Weather Situation: A warm and humid airmass is triggering slow moving thunderstorms in parts of the Gulf Country this morning.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Prospect observed 72 mm in one hour to 5:30am AEST.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.