The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning in SA this morning, warning residents in particular effected areas.
The warning is for residents in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Riverland districts.
There are also set to be windy conditions today over central and southeastern parts of South Australia.
A vigorous west-to-southwesterly airstream will persist across central and southeastern parts of the state today.
Damaging West to Southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are likely about the coasts and ranges.
For the remainder of the warning area, squally conditions with damaging wind gusts up to 100 km/h are possible, especially with showers or isolated thunderstorms in the Lower South East district.
Moderation is expected to occur later on Monday afternoon, contracting to the South East districts by evening.
Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Kingscote and Naracoorte.
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.
Residents and communities living on or near any rivers, creeks, and streams or in low-lying areas should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via BOM’s website and BOM Weather app and follow the advice of emergency services.
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