Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Southeast South Australia

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDS21033) for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 5:25 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, for parts of southeastern South Australia.

Affected Areas

The warning covers parts of the Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, and Riverland forecast districts. Specific locations that may be impacted by the storm activity include Naracoorte, Keith, Lameroo, and Bordertown.

What You Should Do

The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following safety precautions:

• Do not drive, ride, or walk through flood water.
• Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
• Stay indoors and away from windows while storms are nearby.

Expected Conditions

Slow-moving thunderstorms are developing in a very humid environment, bringing isolated heavy rainfall to southeastern parts of the state. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 5:25 pm on February 27, 2026, and is effective immediately. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 8:25 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further developments.