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Severe Weather 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 Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of Lower South East district.
Issued at 10:54 pm Thursday, 2 July 2026.
Damaging winds over coastal parts of the Lower South East during Thursday night, easing Friday morning.
Weather Situation: Southwesterly flow increase on Thursday night as a low pressure system passes to the south of South Australia. Winds ease during Friday morning as the system weakens and moves away to the east.
DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely over the Lower South East coast during Thursday night before easing during Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Robe and Millicent.
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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am ACST Friday.
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).
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