Yankalilla Emergency Services

10/06/2026

On Thank A First Responder Day, we're recognising the volunteers and emergency service personnel who answer the call when their communities need help.

02/06/2026

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

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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Coastal Hazard Warning ⚠️ for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES 🌊 Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Mid North and Flinders districts.

Issued at 4:31 pm CST on Tuesday 2 June 2026

Abnormally high tides for Gulf coasts.

Weather Situation: A deep low-pressure system to the southeast continues tracking eastwards towards Bass Strait, bringing strong to near gale-force westerly winds and elevated sea levels.

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas are possible about the Spencer Gulf, Gulf St Vincent and northern Kangaroo Island. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during this afternoon and evenings high tides.

Elevated sea levels have since peaked about western and southeastern coasts.

Locations which may be affected include Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Wakefield, and Adelaide Metro Beaches.

Coastal Hazards are no longer occurring in the West Coast, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Safety advice

* Unusually high tides are dangerous to swimmers, surfers and rock fishers. Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside.

* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Monitor warnings and conditions. Supervise children at all times.

* If you have a moored boat or watercraft, check that your mooring and lines are secure.

* Be aware that unusually high tides could cause flooding at the coast.

* You should never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.

⛈️ 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/coastal-hazard-warning/IDS21137

01/06/2026

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 updated a 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 Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:53 pm CST on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds affecting South Australia today and into Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is continuing across southern SA, ahead of a deep low pressure system moving through the Bight. This is bringing a broad damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards during this evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h are likely about southern and exposed areas, including Adelaide, this evening.

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

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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

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

90km/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.

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

31/05/2026

Updated this morning.

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

31/05/2026

I’m looking out the window and there’s blue sky and hardly a breath of wind. Don’t lull into a false sense of what is coming. Keep an eye on SA State Emergency Service page for the latest updates.

Secure loosen items around your home.

Call 132500 for non emergency

10:19 Sunday, 31 May
SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna, Port Augusta

Details:

SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

For people in 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 10:16 am 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, 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.

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.

Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Early Warning Network: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support

24/05/2026

Update 7.50pm: Road opened.

Update 3.40pm: A man has died following a crash at Wattle Flat this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to Main South Road, Wattle Flat, about six kilometres south-west of Myponga, just before 10.30am on Sunday 24 May.

A Mitsubishi hatchback and a Toyota 4WD towing a caravan had collided.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 35-year-old man from North Plympton, sadly died at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota, a 69-year-old man from Western Australia, sustained minor injuries and was treated in hospital. His passenger, a 67-year-old WA woman, remains in hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Main South Road remains closed while Major Crash investigators examine the scene.

The man’s death is the 45th life lost on South Australian roads this year.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000 and quote reference 136694.

20/05/2026

🔥Have you ever wondered why you're not supposed to put out a grease fire with water?

During training tonight, our firefighters simulated a kitchen fire with a pot of boiling oil. In these clips you can see Senior Firefighter Damon pouring water into the pot to show the reaction.

But why does this happen?

💧The water will instantly vaporize upon contact with the high temperatures of the grease fire and expand rapidly. This propels the burning oil into the air and will cause the fire to spread dramatically.

What should you do instead?

First of all it is important to remain calm! A small fire can wait long enough for you to take a deep breath. If it is safe to do so, try and turn the heat off first of all. From there, you have a couple of options at your disposal!
1. Wet chemical fire extinguisher. This extinguisher has an oatmeal coloured stripe to indicate that it is a wet chemical extinguisher.
2. Smother the fire using a fire blanket. If you don't have a fire blanket handy you can use the lid of the pot to prevent the fire from getting oxygen. Remember to leave the cover in place!

🚒ALWAYS remember to call 000, even if you get the fire out yourself. We are here to help and will come and make sure the fire will not reignite - especially in the case where you have smothered it with a fire blanket or lid.

16/05/2026

Volunteers from Noarlunga State Emergency Service, Yankalilla SES along with Rapid Bay and Districts CFS and SAAS responded to a rescue this afternoon near Second Valley. Thank you to the quick response of the community, the patient was located and brought safely up to an awaiting ambulance.

Working together to get the job done.

09/05/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible women who do so much for their families, friends and communities every single day. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mums, mothers-to-be, and those who take on a motherly role in the lives of others, and a big special Happy Mothers Day to our firefighter and rescue Mums ❤️🌺.

Your strength, care, patience and support never goes unnoticed.

We also acknowledge those who may find today difficult, including those missing loved ones or longing to become a mum. Please know you are in our thoughts today.

From all of us, we hope you have a safe, relaxing and special Mother’s Day. 💖

05/05/2026

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of our colleagues across the border, families and friends 💙🩵

Our sincere condolences go out to Marine Rescue NSW, and especially to the first responders and families of the volunteers who tragically lost their lives responding to a distress call from a vessel off South Ballina, along with those they were seeking to assist.

Our thoughts are with all.

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Photo credit: Marine Rescue Port Jackson