The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds for people in the West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula and parts of Eastern Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts.
The BOM issued the warning at 4:44 pm Wednesday and advised a strong cold front had moved through Western Australia and was expected to reach western parts of South Australia this morning.
Damaging winds will develop over the Eyre Peninsula and West Coast today.
Damaging North to Northwesterly wind gusts reaching 90 km/h are possible during the morning over the West Coast, extending to the Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts by the middle of the day. Winds are then expected to ease later in the afternoon and should shift southwesterly following the passage of the front as it progresses to the east.
Locations that may be affected include Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Maitland, Wudinna, Elliston and Cleve.
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 11:00 am ACST today.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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