The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds set to affect Adelaide and surrounding districts from Friday morning. This alert applies to residents in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, and select areas of West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Murraylands, Upper South East, and Lower South East.
The latest update on the warning, at 5am Friday 19 July, outlines that damaging winds will start to develop along the Mount Lofty Ranges and certain coastal parts from the start of Friday. The impending conditions are due to strengthening northwesterly winds ahead of a cold front. Following this system, a vigorous southwesterly flow will take charge, mainly impacting coastal fringes through to Saturday morning.
Specific forecasts for the Mount Lofty Ranges predict strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h. Wind gusts could reach damaging speeds of around 90 km/h from early Friday morning. For coastal regions, including parts of the West Coast, winds are expected to be even stronger. Average speeds of 60 to 70 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are possible from Friday afternoon. These intense winds will likely extend east throughout the day, affecting Adelaide by evening and progressing into the southeast by Saturday morning.
Key locations that might be hit include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Kingscote, Victor Harbor, and Meningie. The Bureau advises the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of these conditions:
– Move vehicles under cover or away from trees to avoid damage.
– Secure or safely store any loose items around your property to prevent them from being moved or destroyed by high winds.
– Avoid staying near windows and remain indoors during severe conditions to ensure safety.
For those needing further guidance on storm preparation, resources are available at www.ses.sa.gov.au/storm. In emergencies, call the emergency storm or flood assistance at 132 500 or dial Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening situations.
The weather forecast for Adelaide today predicts challenging conditions. With a minimum temperature of 8°C and a maximum of 14°C, the day will become increasingly windy. Cloudy skies are expected, with a very high chance of rain mainly from late morning. Changes in wind direction are anticipated, starting as northerly at 15 to 25 km/h, then shifting to northwesterly at 30 to 45 km/h in the morning. By evening, it will turn westerly at speeds of 35 to 45 km/h. There is also a possibility of small hail during the night.
Rainfall predictions suggest a 75% chance of at least 10 mm, a 50% medium chance of at least 15 mm, and a 25% low chance of reaching up to 25 mm.
Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology’s website at www.bom.gov.au.
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