Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:36 am Sunday, 15 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall developing through the northwest late this evening.

Weather Situation: A tropical low situated in northern WA is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its southeast. An upper trough is moving through southern WA. The combination of these two systems will bring the risk of heavy rainfall to northwestern parts of the state from late this evening. Heavy rainfall is expected to slowly move eastwards on Monday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North West Pastoral district from this evening, extending into parts of the North East Pastoral on Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Marla, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marree, Ernabella and Amata.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.