Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Pastoral district.

Issued at 6:39 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms are developing over the western interior of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable air mass is combining with a surface trough to produce severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Oak Valley.

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.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.