South Australia
Wed 6:30 am CDT
Dense cloud over northeast SA near a trough is generating thunder and isolated showers. Low cloud in the southeast due to westerly winds ahead of a cold front is not causing any rain. Skies are mostly clear elsewhere under a ridge of high pressure.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 05:16AM on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Strong Wind Warning for the West Coast and Gulf Waters.
Road weather alert
Issued at 06:11AM on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Road Weather Alert for Adelaide Due to Low Cloud in the Adelaide Hills
State Centres Forecast
AdelaideMostly cloudy |
17 - 25 |
 |
Mt GambierDrizzle clearing |
14 - 20 |
 |
Port LincolnDrizzle clearing |
15 - 22 |
|
Port PirieWindy |
17 - 29 |
 |
RenmarkSunny |
17 - 32 |
 |
Four Day Outlook
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chance showers far southeast. Dry elsewhere. Cooler southerly winds spreading throughout. | Cloud and showers clearing from southeast. Mostly dry and sunny elsewhere. | Moslty sunny across the state. Hot and dry easterly winds. | Chance thundery showers in the northeast. Cooler southerly winds in the south. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Mt Lofty, SA | 10.6°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Marree, SA | 33.9°C |
Coastal Waters
Adelaide Local Waters
S/SE 8/13 knots, turning S/SW 13/18 knots in the morning and increasing to 18/23 knots early afternoon. Sea: Up to 1.5 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Far West Coast
S/SE 13/18 knots, freshening to 18/23 knots from mid afternoon. Sea: Up to 2.5 m Swell: Up to 2.5 m
Gulf Waters
S/SW 10/15 knots, freshening to 15/20 knots during the morning and 20/25 knots in the afternoon, reaching 20/30 knots over Spencer Gulf north of Wallaroo during the late afternoon and early evening. Sea: Up to 2.5 m Swell: Up to 2.5 m
South Central
S/SW 13/18 knots, gradually freshening to 18/23 knots by mid afternoon. Sea: Up to 2.5 m Swell: Up to 3.5 m
South East
S/SW 13/18 knots, gradually freshening to 18/23 knots by mid afternoon. Sea: Up to 2.5 m Swell: Up to 3.5 m
West Coast
S/SE 13/18 knots, freshening to 18/23 knots during the morning and reaching 23/28 knots from mid afternoon until late evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
