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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lower South East forecast district
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated — read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Lower South East district.
Issued at 1:07 am Friday, 19 June 2026.
HEAVY RAINFALL WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHEAST
Weather Situation: A low pressure trough is producing thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the far southeast.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Robe and Millicent.
Robe Airport recorded 28mm in the hour to 12:45 am
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 storms are nearby.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:10 am.
Other warnings may be current.
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.
Areas affected
Lower South East
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Cancel · 2:52am Fri 19 Jun ACST · Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lower South East forecast dis...
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