Source: Bureau of Meteorology

ssued at 6:13 pm Saturday, 17 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the interior of the state.

Weather Situation: Slow moving thunderstorms continue in a moist environment
about a surface trough in the interior of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central West district. Locations which may be affected include Barcaldine, Evesham Station, Aramac and Muttaburra.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district. Locations which may be affected include Forsayth, Einasleigh and Lyndhurst Station.

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.