Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones for parts of North West Pastoral district. Issued at 10:01 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms are moving into the North West Pastoral this evening. Weather Situation A trough is expected to trigger severe thunderstorms about western South Australia this evening. DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas: North West Pastoral Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maralinga, Oak Valley, the area around Emu Junction and parts of the Great Victoria Desert. 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 1:05 am Friday. 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.