South Australians are being urged to stay alert as heavy rain continues to impact parts of the state, with a minor flood warning issued for the Adelaide Hills and damaging winds forecast to batter the Lower South East.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an initial Minor Flood Warning for the Upper Onkaparinga River, with minor flooding already occurring at Oakbank after several days of rainfall across the catchment.
River levels have risen along the Upper Onkaparinga, and with more rain forecast through Thursday and into Friday, authorities expect the river at Oakbank to remain around the minor flood level.
Residents and visitors in the Adelaide Hills are being reminded to avoid floodwaters, stay clear of swollen creeks and rivers, and never drive through flooded roads.
A separate Severe Weather Warning remains in place for parts of the Lower South East, where a deep low pressure system moving south of the state is expected to generate damaging west to southwesterly winds later today.
The strongest conditions are forecast for coastal communities including Robe and Millicent, where winds averaging 50 to 65km/h with peak gusts of around 100km/h are possible on Thursday evening before easing during Friday morning.
Earlier warnings for the Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and Murraylands have now been cancelled as conditions ease in those regions.
The warning comes as much of South Australia continues to experience a blast of wintry weather, with rain, cold temperatures and strong winds affecting large parts of the state this week.
The South Australian State Emergency Service is advising residents in affected areas to move vehicles away from trees, secure loose outdoor items and remain indoors, away from windows, while severe conditions pass.
Anyone travelling through affected regions is encouraged to check road conditions before setting out and remain aware that conditions can change rapidly.
For SES warnings and incident information, visit the South Australian State Emergency Service warnings page. In an emergency requiring assistance, contact the SES on 132 500, or call Triple Zero (000) if life is at risk.
For more information, click here.
