Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of North East Pastoral district. Issued at 9:33 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms are impacting parts of the far east. Weather Situation Scattered showers and thunderstorms over far eastern South Australia this evening near and east of a slow-moving surface trough. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: North East Pastoral Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Olary. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Flinders, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Upper South East,Murraylands,Riverland,Flinders 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 12:35 am Wednesday. 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.