Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall for Lower South East and parts of Upper South East districts. Issued at 7:48 am Saturday, 28 February 2026. Slow moving and VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are occurring over the over the Lower South East early this morning. Weather Situation A very humid airmass is in place near a stationary trough located over the far southeast of SA. Slow moving lines of thunderstorms developing in this environment will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, locally intense. HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas: Upper South East and Lower South East VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Naracoorte, Robe, Millicent and Lucindale. 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 storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 am. 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.