Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall for parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts. Issued at 6:24 pm Thursday, 29 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms developing about the far west and northwest. Weather Situation A moist northerly airstream is combining with an upper trough to lead to severe thunderstorms about the far west and northwest of South Australia today. DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: West Coast and North West Pastoral Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nullarbor, Ernabella, Amata, Maralinga, Oak Valley and Cook. 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. * 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 9:25 pm. 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.