Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Adelaide Metropolitan and Mount Lofty Ranges districts.

Issued at 10:19 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

Damaging winds continue this morning, temporarily easing during the afternoon and redeveloping in the evening

Weather Situation: Enhanced east to southeasterly winds in the lee of the Mount Lofty Ranges are possible today and into Thursday morning, as a high pressure ridge to the south and a trough in the north combine to increase the pressure gradient over the Adelaide Hills.

East to southeasterly locally DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to around 90 km/h are possible over parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Metro this morning. Winds are expected to temporarily ease during the afternoon before redeveloping in the early evening.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning threshold early Thursday morning.

Locations which may be affected include the western slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges, the foothills, and eastern and southern suburbs of Adelaide.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.