Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Adelaide Metropolitan and Mount Lofty Ranges districts. Issued at 10:19 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026. Damaging winds continue this morning, temporarily easing during the afternoon and redeveloping in the evening Weather Situation Enhanced east to southeasterly winds in the lee of the Mount Lofty Ranges are possible today and into Thursday morning, as a high pressure ridge to the south and a trough in the north combine to increase the pressure gradient over the Adelaide Hills. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Adelaide Metropolitan and Mount Lofty Ranges East to southeasterly locally DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to around 90 km/h are possible over parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Metro this morning. Winds are expected to temporarily ease during the afternoon before redeveloping in the early evening. Winds are forecast to ease below warning threshold early Thursday morning. Locations which may be affected include the western slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges, the foothills, and eastern and southern suburbs of Adelaide. 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 ACDT Wednesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.