Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Pastoral district.

Issued at 4:54 pm Friday, 21 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts developing over the North West Pastoral district this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A warm and unstable airmass combines with a low-pressure system and associated trough of low-pressure to trigger high-based thunderstorms over the west of the state this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maralinga, Oak Valley, Cook, the area around Emu Junction and parts of the Great Victoria Desert.

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.