Clare State Emergency Service

01/06/2026

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Murraylands and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:37 pm Monday, 1 June 2026.

Damaging winds affecting parts of South Australia overnight and into Tuesday.

Weather Situation: Damaging westerly winds are forecast to impact parts of the western coastline, Mt Lofty and Flinders ranges overnight and into Tuesday, as a deep low pressure system moves eastward across the Bight.

For WESTERN COASTAL AREAS: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible about parts of the West Coast and Lower Eyre Peninsula overnight, easing before sunrise.

For FLINDERS RANGES AND MOUNT LOFTY RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Tuesday morning, easing by Tuesday evening.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://ift.tt/DkAruYj

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Upper South East, Lower South East and North West Pastoral districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Port Pirie Airport at 12:30 pm.

90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Pirie Airport at 11:47 am.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Warburto Point (near Moonta) around 8:15 am.

94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cleve at 7:07 am.

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 5:00 am ACST Tuesday.

Check https://ift.tt/DkAruYj. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

01/06/2026

Call 132 500 📞 for emergency storm or flood assistance. Showers have been ☔ forecast across SA this week.

🌦️For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
🌥️For weather forecasts, visit https://www.bom.gov.au

☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

31/05/2026

Secure and put away loose items around your property, such as outdoor furniture and trampolines, to stop them from being blown away and causing damage. Windy conditions have been forecast across parts of the State for the upcoming week.

⛅For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
🌦️For weather forecasts, visit https://www.bom.gov.au

☎️For emergency storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

31/05/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Murraylands, North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral and Riverland districts.

Issued at 4:41 pm CST on Sunday 31 May 2026

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from Monday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state during Monday bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low-pressure system will follow later on Monday bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region, central, and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, including Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

Safety advice
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.

31/05/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Murraylands, North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral and Riverland districts.

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from Monday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state during Monday bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow later on Monday bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region, central, and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, affecting Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges from the early afternoon.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

Safety advice
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.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

23/05/2026

One of the capabilities of State Emergency Service volunteers is Large Animal Rescue

SES Large Animal Rescue provides specialist assistance to safely rescue horses, cattle and other large animals during emergencies.

Specially trained volunteers support animal owners and partner agencies during floods, accidents, and entrapments, helping protect animal welfare while reducing risks to people and responders.

Thank you to our rescue volunteers for your skill, professionalism and dedication.

23/05/2026

One of the capabilities of State Emergency Service volunteers is Road Crash Rescue

SES Road Crash Rescue volunteers are trained and equipped to safely extricate and provide first aid to those involved in crashes and support other emergencies.

Volunteers work together to stabilise vehicles and safely extricate trapped or injured people using appropriate tools and techniques.

Thank you to our rescue volunteers for your skill, professionalism and dedication.

18/05/2026

17/05/2026

This Wednesday, we will celebrate our very own Clare State Emergency Service Volunteers.

We extend our gratitude for your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding your community around the clock, every day of the year. Your willingness to volunteer your time in response to emergency situations, especially during challenging moments, is commendable.

May you take pride in the work you perform, the individuals you are, and the impact you create,

I am immensely proud of each and every one of you.

Heidi - Clare Unit Manager 🧡🧡🧡

Wednesday 20 May