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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of North East Pastoral district.

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for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 10:58 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continue in the far NE interior tonight.

Weather Situation: A cold front is triggering lines of severe thunderstorms in a warm and unstable environment about the interior of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Leigh Creek, Moomba, Marree, Innamincka, Arkaroola and the Simpson Desert Conservation Park.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North and North West Pastoral districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

A 96 km/h gust was recorded at Oodnadatta at 7:42 pm CDT

A 98 km/h gust was recorded at Port Augusta at 7:21 pm CDT

A 96 km/h gust was recorded at Cultana at 6:46 pm CDT

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:00 am Sunday.

Other warnings may be current.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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