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Severe weather warning for damaging winds issued as June Long Weekend begins in SA

By Glam Adelaide

Posted on June 7, 2025

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across much of the state, including the Adelaide metropolitan area.

As South Australians settle into the June long weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across much of the state, including the Adelaide metropolitan area.

The warning, issued on Friday and updated Saturday morning, covers a wide stretch of South Australia—spanning Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, parts of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Murraylands and both the Upper and Lower South East districts.

A complex low-pressure system over the Southern Ocean is pushing multiple cold fronts across the state. Isolated damaging winds have temporarily eased this morning, becoming likely again later in the morning and afternoon.

For Adelaide and other coastal locations, winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 55 to 65 km/h, with peak gusts potentially exceeding 90 km/h. While there may be a brief easing in conditions early Saturday morning, forecasters expect winds to intensify again later that morning, peaking into the afternoon.

Elevated areas such as the Mount Lofty and Flinders Ranges are also in the firing line, with gusts over 90 km/h likely on Saturday afternoon.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds for most areas during Saturday evening, however, exposed coastal areas may see a risk of DAMAGING WIND GUSTS continue until the late evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Meningie and Jamestown.

96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Borda at 3:04pm Friday.

93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Stenhouse Bay at 4:09pm Friday.

95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Minlaton Airport at 7:08pm Friday.

The State Emergency Service is urging residents to take precautions, including moving vehicles under cover, securing outdoor furniture, and staying indoors and away from windows during peak wind activity.

With thousands of South Australians planning to travel or attend events over the long weekend, authorities are reminding the public to monitor local forecasts and exercise caution, particularly on the roads and in coastal areas.

For more info head to http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/