Port Pirie State Emergency Service

31/05/2026

As you may already be aware we have some weather coming through sometime today. With predicted wind gusts of 60-70km, some gusts approx 100kms. Please secure loose items or move into secure areas of your property. Don't park vehicles under trees and stay safe.

For storm related incidents call 132500

For life threatning incidents call 000

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This warning has been updated. Please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 for 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 Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:29 am Central Standard Time on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from later this morning.

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

DAMAGING WIND 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

* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

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

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

10/05/2026

The Port Pirie SES would like to take this opportunity to wish all the mothers and mother figures in our community a very Happy Mother's Day. Your contributions, love, and support are deeply valued and cherished. You are loved more than words can express. We hope you take today to relax, enjoy the company of your children, and make precious memories. A special thank you to our mother volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others in our community.

24/04/2026

🌅 ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Port Pirie SES 🌅

Today, members of the Port Pirie State Emergency Service stood proudly in attendance at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

As the sun rose, we paused to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.

Lest we forget. 🌺

28/02/2026

With heavy downpours forecast, remember: 132 500 is the number for SES storm assistance.
If your property is affected by flooding or storm damage, call us anytime.

For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

For weather information, visit bom.gov.au

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

28/02/2026

Important information about laying sandbags around you property in an event for storms of flooded properties.

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27/02/2026

Port Pirie Community Port Pirie Regional Council has dropped off the first load if sand to make use to fill sandbags. Please bring your own shovel to make filling easier. Please also be mindful that the sand is for everyone and to only fill sandbags half way and not fill trailers.

26/02/2026

For update from State Emergency Services please like thier page to keep up to date moving forward. For any updates happening around Port Pirie we will endeavour to keep the community updated on this page over the weekend.

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Here’s the updated Flood Watch area in South Australia. This image shows just how much of the state is covered in the Bureau of Meteorology Flood Watch issued today.

Yep, that’s right, pretty much the whole state! So, it’s important for all of us to be prepared.

The highest rainfall totals are forecast over North East Pastoral district during today. However, rainfall is forecast to extend southwards from Friday and over the weekend. Accumulated rainfall totals will be significant.

What can you do to be prepared and stay safe?
> Where it is safe to do so, clear gutters, downpipes and drains to prevent water damage to your home or property
> Check whether you need sandbags. If your property is prone to flooding, SES sandbag pod locations are listed on the SES website: https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/about-sa-ses-sandbag-locations
> Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater.
> Keep children well away from floodwater, creeks and storm drains.
> If you’re travelling, ensure you have adequate food and water for the trip. Visit the South Australia Police website for more information about holiday and remote travel safety: www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/crime-prevention-and-security/holiday-and-remote-travel-safety
> Take extra care, drive to the conditions, and adhere to road closures. You can check road closures via SA Infrastructure and Transport TrafficSA website: www.traffic.sa.gov.au
> Check on friends, family and neighbours during and after this rain event to ensure they’re safe and doing OK

🌊For flood preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/flood
☎️ For emergency storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

26/02/2026

**UPDATE**
Apon speaking with Port Pirie Council we have managed to organise a sand drop to Hughes St next to the Yellow Sandbag box sometime tomorrow morning for you to come collect sand bags and pre fill yourself. Bring a shovel with you to make filling easier. We will let you know once sand has been delivered for you to help yourself.

With the coming days and the weather forecast if you require any sandbags to pre prepare for weather. Port Pirie SES has a Yellow Sandbag storage box out the front of the SES shed on Hughes St. The box is ready with Sandbag bundles for the community to help themselves. Please be mindful of other people and leave some behind. If you think you will need more than we have supplied please dont hesitate to message us here to arrange for more to be picked up.

If however your property during a storm event is impacted please dont hesitate to call 132500 for storm related incidents. Try to avoid using 000 unless it is a life threatening incident.

From the Port Pirie SES please stay safe, refrain from parking under trees, secure loose items around your property and check gutters to make sure they are clear of leaves etc to allow free flow in any rain events.

02/02/2026

🚨 Supporting Port Pirie SES Training 🚨

Port Pirie State Emergency Service is seeking donations of old, unwanted, or unroadworthy vehicles to support our upcoming road crash rescue training.

If you have:
🚗 Old or unwanted cars
🚙 Vehicles that are no longer roadworthy (but still have wheels and can be moved)

Your donation will be used exclusively for hands-on rescue training, helping our volunteers maintain and improve the critical skills needed to respond when our community needs us most.

If you’re able to help, please send us a message or comment below, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Your support makes a real difference 💛
Training today — ready for when it matters most.

08/01/2026

Advanced Wind Warning for Friday, 9 January 2026
The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and parts of Mount
Lofty Ranges, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower South East, North West Pastoral, Yorke Peninsula and
North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:16 pm CDT on Thursday 8 January 2026

Damaging wind gusts developing across a large part of the state on Friday.

Weather Situation: Gusty northwesterly winds are expected to develop from Friday morning, mainly about the Mt Lofty and Flinders Ranges, while a change moving through the state will produce broadscale thunderstorm activity increasing the risk more broadly for damaging wind gusts during the afternoon and early evening. Conditions will slowly ease during Friday evening.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible after sunrise on Friday morning, mainly about the Mt Lofty Ranges and Flinders Ranges, extending throughout the warning area during the afternoon.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts to 100 km/h are likely with thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening.

Winds are expected to ease below thresholds during Friday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Renmark, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare and Murray Bridge.

Safety advice

* 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.

For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

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

Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037