Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Refer to EmergencyWA for AWS alerts

For people in parts of South Interior district.

Issued at 4:23 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continue about the southeast this afternoon.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms continue along a surface trough with favourable conditions about the southeast this afternoon. Storms are likely to ease and move into South Australia into the evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.