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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND

For people in parts of the Flinders, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 8:26 pm Saturday, 22 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts of 90 to 120 km/h
in the warning area over the next few hours and then weaken. Locations which may
be affected include Marla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek, Oodnadatta and
Marree. 

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:30 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s
website at http://www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 215.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia Regional Office

http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/index.shtml