Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders and parts of West Coast, Mid North, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 5:36 pm Monday, 2 October 2023.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in western parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A surface trough ahead of a southwesterly cool change is generating severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek.

107 km/h gust at Port Augusta at 5:27 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Move cars under cover or away from trees.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.