Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:59 pm Sunday, 15 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall through the northwest tonight and tomorrow.

Weather Situation
A tropical low situated in northern WA is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its southeast. An upper trough is moving through southern WA. The combination of these two systems will bring the risk of heavy rainfall to northwestern parts of the state tonight and during Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected to slowly move eastwards on Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North West Pastoral district from late this evening, extending into parts of the North East Pastoral on Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Marla, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marree, Ernabella and Amata.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am ACDT Monday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:59 pm Sunday, 15 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall through the northwest tonight and tomorrow.

Weather Situation
A tropical low situated in northern WA is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its southeast. An upper trough is moving through southern WA. The combination of these two systems will bring the risk of heavy rainfall to northwestern parts of the state tonight and during Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected to slowly move eastwards on Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North West Pastoral district from late this evening, extending into parts of the North East Pastoral on Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Marla, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marree, Ernabella and Amata.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am ACDT Monday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North And North-West South Australia
Issued at 11:05 AM ACDT on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTH AND NORTH-WEST CATCHMENTS FROM MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Simpson Desert
Eastern Great Victoria Desert
Warburton District Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Warburton and Cooper (for floodwaters arriving from QLD)

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM ACDT on Monday 16 March 2026.