Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for Mid North, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Flinders and Murraylands districts. Issued at 10:51 am Saturday, 5 September 2026. Damaging winds possible over parts of the state today. Weather Situation A strong westerly winds following the passage of the front that moved through early this morning, before easing later in the afternoon. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Mount Lofty Ranges, Flinders, Mid North, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East For parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible today most likely in showers and thunderstorms. For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible this morning, before easing during the late afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease early this evening. Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Naracoorte, Keith, Bordertown and Jamestown. 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. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Saturday. 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.