UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall, damaging winds & large hailstones issued for parts of SA. Click here to read.
South Australia is bracing for a shift in weather as thunderstorms are expected to rumble across parts of the state, following a period of sustained heat.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecasted isolated showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the north and west of the State, with maximum temperatures remaining above average.
The state, already experiencing a high to southeast wind flow, is set for a change. A trough developing over central and eastern SA on Tuesday is expected to intensify the weather conditions. As a result, Adelaide and surrounding regions are likely to witness fluctuating weather patterns all week.
Tuesday, January 16, is predicted to see partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain in Adelaide. The likelihood of thunderstorms increases from late morning in the eastern border district, accompanied by east to northeasterly winds shifting southwest to southeasterly later in the day. Despite the potential for thunderous activity, the temperature is set to remain stable at a high of 34°C in the CBD.
The weather on Wednesday, January 17, will offer a brief respite with mostly sunny conditions and southerly winds. However, Thursday, January 18, could bring partly cloudy skies again, maintaining a consistent pattern of uncertainty.
Residents in the North West Pastoral region are under a severe heat warning, with temperatures expected to soar into the low-40s.
A low-intensity heatwave warning has also been issued for several other regions, including the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, North East Pastoral, Riverland, and the West Coast region.
With the looming threat of thunderstorms, the State Emergency Service has advised caution, particularly around trees, as hot weather conditions can sometimes cause branches to drop unexpectedly.
Residents in affected areas are urged to stay indoors, especially vulnerable groups like the elderly, sick, children, babies, and pregnant women.
For more info, head to BOM here.
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