South Australia
Wed 6:30 pm CST
A cloudband over southern SA ahead of a weakening front is causing isolated light showers. Another cloudband over the Bight near a stronger front will increase these showers tonight. Clear skies and warm northwest winds are bringing above average temperatures across the north.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 15:42PM on Wednesday 20 August 2008
Strong Wind Warning for the Far West, West, South Central and South East Coasts and Spencer Gulf South of Cowell to Wallaroo.
State Centres Forecast
AdelaideShowers |
7 - 12 |
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Mt GambierThunderstorms |
5 - 11 |
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Port LincolnThunderstorms |
5 - 12 |
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Port PirieShowers |
8 - 13 |
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RenmarkPossible shower |
5 - 13 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showers along the coasts spreading inland at night. Dry in the north. | Widespread showers across south. Hail & thunder. Strong, cold southerlies. Dry in far north. | Showers easing in the south. Dry in the north. Cold southwesterly winds easing. | Light showers/drizzle near coasts. Early fog/frost patches then partly cloudy. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Yongala, SA | -2.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Ceduna, SA | 23.0°C |
Coastal Waters
Adelaide Local Waters
Wednesday: NW 15/20 knots, shifting SW 15/20 knots late evening.<p>Thursday: SW/S 18/23 knots. Sea: Up to 2.0 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Far West Coast
Wednesday: SW/S 20/30 knots.<p>Thursday: S 20/30 knots easing to 18/23 knots in the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 4.5 m
Gulf Waters
Wednesday: North of Cowell to Port Wakefield, NW 10/15 knots shifting SW 15/20 knots late evening. South of Cowell to Port Wakefield, NW 15/20 knots, shifting SW 18/23 knots in the far south late afternoon and extending throughout during the evening.<p>Thursday: SW/S 18/23 knots increasing to 20/25 knots during the day and reaching 20/30 knots over Spencer Gulf south of Cowell to Wallaroo. Isolated morning thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 2.5 m Swell: Up to 3.5 m
South Central
Wednesday: NW 18/23 knots, shifting SW 18/23 knots during the afternoon and evening and reaching 20/30 knots west and south of Kangaroo Island towards midnight. Isolated evening thunderstorms south of Kangaroo Island.<p>Thursday: SW/S 20/30 knots, reaching 25/33 knots west and south of Kangaroo Island. Isolated morning thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 5.0 m
South East
Wednesday: NW 18/23 knots, shifting W/SW 18/23 knots during the late afternoon or evening. Isolated evening thunderstorms south of Cape Jaffa.<p>Thursday: SW/S 20/30 knots, reaching 25/33 knots during the late morning and afternoon, then easing to 18/23 knots during the evening. Isolated morning thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 5.0 m
West Coast
Wednesday: NW 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots south of Elliston, shifting SW 20/25 knots throughout by late afternoon and becoming SW/S 20/30 knots in the evening.<p>Thursday: S 25/33 knots, easing to 20/30 knots early afternoon and 20/25 knots late evening. Isolated early morning thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 4.5 m
