AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

WARNING FOR MINOR FLOODING
FOR THE UPPER ONKAPARINGA RIVER
Issued at 11:50 am on Saturday, 4 September 2010

1. FLOOD WARNING :
Rain continues to fall in the Onkapringa Catchment, with falls up to 11 mm
recorded in the last 6 hours. Further rainfall of 15-30 mm is forecast to fall
during Saturday. River heights are now below minor flood level however the river
in currently rising at Charleston and Woodside. Further stream rises exceeding
minor flood levels between Woodside and Verdun are possible with forecast
rainfall.

Motorists are advised to avoid flooded road crossings.
People are advised to keep away from deep and fast-flowing water.

The situation will continue to be monitored and the next warning will be issued
by 6 pm Saturday.

For up to date information on weather forecasts and warnings, please refer to
the Bureau of Meteorology web site: //www.bom.gov.au/weather/sa/

2. RAINFALL AND RIVER HEIGHT OBSERVATIONS :
Latest river height observations for SATURDAY 04/09/2010 :

Onkaparinga R at Charleston 1.36
Onkaparinga R at Woodside 0.94
Onkaparinga R at Oakbank 0.61
Onkaparinga R at Verdun 2.35
Onkaparinga R at Houlgraves 5.20
Onkaparinga R at Clarendon 0.02 above weir

Latest details on river heights and rainfall are available at:
www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood/rain_river.shtml

3. WEATHER FORECAST :
Rain periods are expected to ease to showers during Saturday evening. Further
moderate to heavy falls are possible about the hills.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

WARNING FOR MINOR FLOODING
FOR THE UPPER TORRENS RIVER
Issued at 11:35 am on Saturday, 4 September 2010

1. FLOOD WARNING :
Rain continues to fall in the Torrens River catchment, with falls of up to 13 mm
recorded in the last 6 hours. Further rainfall of 15-30 mm is forecast to fall
during Saturday. River heights at Birdwood and Gumeracha Weir are now below
minor flood level and are steady. Further stream rises exceeding minor flood
level are possible with forecast rainfall.

Kangaroo Creek reservoir is full and overflowing and will continue to overflow
throughout the weekend. Increased flows are expected on the River Torrens
downstream of the reservoir and through the city of Adelaide, however levels are
NOT expected to exceed minor flood level.

Motorists are advised to avoid flooded road crossings.
People are advised to keep away from deep and fast-flowing water.

The situation will continue to be monitored and the next warning will be issued
by 6 pm Saturday.

For up to date information on weather forecasts and warnings, please refer to
the Bureau of Meteorology web site: www.bom.gov.au/weather/sa/

2. RAINFALL AND RIVER HEIGHT OBSERVATIONS :
Latest river height observations for SATURDAY 04/09/2010 :

Upper Torrens at Birdwood 0.69 m below road
Upper Torrens - Gumeracha 0.81 m above weir

Latest details on river heights and rainfall are available at:
www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood/rain_river.shtml

3. WEATHER FORECAST :
Rain periods are expected to ease to showers during Saturday evening. Further
moderate to heavy falls are possible about the hills.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

ROAD WEATHER ALERT
Issued at 11:35 am on Saturday, 4 September 2010

Low cloud, rain and showers are expected to make driving conditions hazardous
for road users in the Adelaide area and the Mt Lofty Ranges at times today.
Drivers are reminded to slow down and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

WARNING FOR MINOR FLOODING
for the NORTH PARA RIVER
Issued at 11:20 am on Saturday, 4 September 2010

1. FLOOD WARNING :
Rain continues to fall in the upper Gawler catchment, with falls up to 9 mm in
the last 6 hours. Further rainfall of 15-30 mm is forecast to fall during
Saturday. Minor flood levels in the North Para River may be reached during
Saturday dependant on rainfall amounts.

Motorists are advised to avoid flooded road crossings.
People are advised to keep away from deep and fast-flowing water.

The situation will continue to be monitored and the next warning will be issued
by 6 pm Saturday.

For up to date information on weather forecasts and warnings, please refer to
the Bureau of Meteorology web site: //www.bom.gov.au/weather/sa/

2. RAINFALL AND RIVER HEIGHT OBSERVATIONS :
Latest river height observations for SATURDAY 04/09/2010 :

South Para R at S.E. Gawler 1.33
North Para R at Nuriootpa 1.90
North Para R at Yaldara 1.83
Gawler R - Dstrm of Junction 3.99
Gawler R at Heaslip Road 2.91

3. WEATHER FORECAST :
Rain periods are expected to ease to showers during the evening. Further
moderate to heavy falls are possible about the hills.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia Regional Office

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS
For people in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern
Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Flinders, Mid North,
Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of the West
Coast, Northwest Pastoral and Northeast Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:37 am Saturday, 4 September 2010.

A deep low pressure system with a centre near Cape Borda and another west of
Robe is moving slowly southeast. The low centre west of Robe is still deepening.

Strong to gale force west to southwest winds, averaging 50-70 km/h with gusts of
90-100 km/h, are expected in the warning area west and north of Adelaide during
the next few hours. These winds will spread further east and south over the rest
of the warning area this afternoon.

Locally destructive winds, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h are possible over
high ground and from later this afternoon along the South East coast.

Locations which may be affected include Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Maitland,
Jamestown, Clare and the Adelaide area.

Winds of 60-65 km/h have been reported from Coles Point, and at Peterborough and
Yunta.

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 warning is due to be issued by 1:05 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 215. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

TOP PRIORITY
Coastal Waters Wind Warning
For all South Australian Coastal Waters.
Issued at 10:15 am CST on Saturday 4 September 2010

Synoptic situation
a low 990 hPa south of Kangaroo Island was intensifying and moving southeast,
expected to move to the west of Robe this afternoon then towards Bass Strait
during the evening.

Storm Force Wind Warning
For the South East Coast
NE/NW winds 20/25 knots will turn S/SW 40/50 knots from about midday. Winds will
ease to 30/40 knots from the west during the evening, then below 34 knots early
on Sunday. Seas rising to 4 to 6 m. Swell: SW 2.5 to 3.5 m.

Gale Warning
For the West Coast south of Elliston, Gulf Waters and the South Central Coast
N/NW winds 15/20 knots turning NW/W 20/30 knots ahead of a SW/S change 30/40
knots extending eastwards throughout the South Central Coast and Gulf Waters by
around midday then over the South East Coast during the afternoon. Winds will
ease to 20/30 knots on the West Coast this afternoon, the South Central Coast
and Gulf Waters during this evening and the South East Coast early Sunday
morning. Winds easing further to below 26 knots on the West Coast this afternoon
and evening, then throughout all coasts Sunday morning. Sea: 2 to 3 m, rising to
3 to 4.5 m. Swell: SW 2 to 3 m on exposed coasts.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Far West Coast and the West Coast north and west of Elliston.
SE/SW winds 20/30 knots, easing to below 26 knots this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 m
abating to 1.5 to 2.5 m by Saturday evening. SW/S swell 1 to 2 m.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am CST.

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here,
and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

ADVICE TO SHEEP GRAZIERS
Issued at 5:30 am on Saturday, 4 September 2010

Sheep graziers in the southern agricultural area and remainder of the Mid North
and South East districts are advised that cold, wet and windy conditions may
lead to a serious risk of sheep or lamb losses during Saturday.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
SOUTH AUSTRALIA REGIONAL OFFICE

FLOOD WATCH
For the Northeast Pastoral, Flinders, Mid North and Mount Lofty Ranges.
Issued at 12:00 pm on Friday, 3 September 2010

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning.

Synoptic Situation:
A deep low is expected to develop in the far northwest of the State today and
move southeast to be over the far southeast of the State Saturday morning. An
associated trough of low pressure will move through the Northeast Pastoral
during today and on Saturday morning.

Rainfall:
Forecast: Areas of rain with scattered thunderstorms with some heavy falls are
occurring over the Northeast Pastoral and Flinders today, will contract east and
clear during Saturday. Falls of 20-40 mm with some heavy falls of 40-80 mm are
expected in this period.

Areas of rain with thunderstorms are forecast over Mid North and Mount Lofty
Ranges today and early Saturday morning with scattered showers to follow. Falls
of 40-80 mm are possible in this period.

Flood Risk:
There is potential for flooding in the Northeast Pastoral, Flinders, Mid North
and Mount Lofty Ranges today and on Saturday. People should monitor the latest
weather forecasts and warnings.

For up to date information on weather forecasts and warnings, please refer to
the Bureau of Meteorology web site:
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/sa/
More detail on current river height and rainfall information is available at
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/sa/