Clare State Emergency Service

13/10/2026

Today on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, I want to highlight our very own local woman in the Clare State Emergency Service who help support our community during some very difficult times - from trees down to road crash rescues they are there to help.

Thank you: Blaz, Frankie, Edlyn, Julie & Claire for your unwavering commitment to protect life & property within our community.
Proud of you all.

A special shout out to all the woman volunteering with our partner agencies - SA Country Fire Service & SA Ambulance Service. Thank you.

Today on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we're celebrating the incredible women who make a difference across emergency services in South Australia 🚨

From responding to storms, floods, fires, and rescues, to supporting communities behind the scenes in preparation for emergencies, women play a vital role in strengthening emergency services and building more resilient communities.

Thank you to all the women across SES and state frontline services who volunteer their time, share their skills, and help keep South Australians safe.

Rhiannon Pearce MP | South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission | South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service | SA Country Fire Service

11/10/2026

This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website for current Bureau of Meteorology warnings, https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Adelaide Region for GIANT HAILSTONES for people in parts of Mount Barker and Western Alexandrina council areas.

Issued at 8:08 pm CDT on Sunday 11 October 2026

GIANT HAIL POSSIBLE WITH A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING STRATHALBYN.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:10 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones was detected near Macclesfield. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Strathalbyn by 8:40 pm.

3 cm hailstones were reported at Happy Valley around 7:45 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move cars under cover.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and parts of the Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders and North East Pastoral districts.

Other warnings may be current.

⛈ 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-thunderstorm-warning/IDS21035

11/10/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and parts of Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 7:50 pm CDT on Sunday 11 October 2026

GIANT HAIL POSSIBLE IN A THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING GLENELG

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected to continue moving eastwards into the evening ahead of a cold front with favourable unstable conditions.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and parts of the Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders and North East Pastoral districts. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Clare, Murray Bridge, Gawler, Meningie, Jamestown, Karoonda, Burra, Peterborough, Blanchetown, Mannum and Tailem Bend.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Woomera Airport at 12:18 pm.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Move cars under cover or away from trees.

* Keep clear of fallen power lines.

* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 pm.

11/10/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and parts of Mid North, Murraylands, North West Pastoral, Flinders and Upper South East districts.

Severe thunderstorms approaching Adelaide again this evening.

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected to continue moving eastwards into the evening ahead of a cold front with favourable unstable conditions.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Clare, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Roxby Downs, Port Wakefield, Gawler, Victor Harbor, Woomera and Kadina.

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Woomera Airport at 12:18 pm.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Move cars under cover or away from trees.

* Keep clear of fallen power lines.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:15 pm.

03/10/2026

It's that time of year again 😉

03/09/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Murraylands districts.

Issued at 9:08 am CST on Friday 4 September 2026

Damaging winds possible for parts of southeast SA from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to approach southeastern SA tonight and continue to move east during Saturday morning. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of the system tonight, shifting westerly behind the front around sunrise.

For KANGAROO ISLAND and parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to contract to the Lower South East by midday and ease by the late afternoon.

For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Saturday morning, easing during the late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm Australian Central Standard Time Friday.

03/09/2026

Thank you to all our RCR Volunteers

30/08/2026