Looks like autumn weather is closer. Major flooding at Gladstone and surrounding area.
MFS, CFS & metro SES responding to assist local resources. SES SCC active from 1315 today.
BoM have issed the following:
"IDS20213
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SOUTH AUSTRALIA SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
For Very Heavy Rainfall and Damaging Winds
For people in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Yorke Peninsula north of Gawler to Maitland, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands north of Murray Bridge to Lameroo, Flinders and Northeast Pastoral south of Arkaroola.
Issued at 10:55 am on Monday 27 March 2006
Thunderstorms with flash flooding and damaging winds are possible in these areas during today.
If severe thunderstorms develop in the Adelaide region a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should take sensible precautions such as:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure loose outside items;
* Keep clear of fallen power lines;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water;
* Stay indoors away from windows while storms are nearby.
The next warning is due to be issued by 2 pm on Monday 27 March 2006.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at
www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 215. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.