Whyalla Storm Chasers

31/05/2026

**Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING**

Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from later this morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state today bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow this afternoon bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region as well as central and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

Severe Weather Warning

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, including Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

Safety advice
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.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am Australian Central Standard

Stay Safe out there!
WSC Team

16/05/2026

One of our chases captured a little storm just south of Whyalla.

For more storm videos click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKaY0NrDYfRmQDZlJieFt0I0oJbLnrPKDUnexpected storm today unfortunately i had to work ...

16/05/2026

Is that thunder we can hear? We think it is!

16/05/2026

If you or someone you know is travelling in the Cowell, Cleve, and Kimba areas, please exercise caution. Recent thunderstorms have brought heavy rainfall, leading to creeks possibly overflowing and water pooling in various locations.

Unconfirmed reports on Facebook indicate that the Port Gibbon area received approximately 42 mm of rain in just 20 minutes.

There remains thunderstorm activity around the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, and it is expected to persist throughout the evening, clearing overnight.

Drive carefully and stay safe out there!

WSC Team

16/05/2026

Good afternoon, Whyalla!
Who's been dancing in the rain recently?

We’ve got thunderstorms brewing across the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, and it looks like some of them might throw a wild party. Some may bring heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, strong winds that might make your hair look like a tornado, and even large hailstones that could rival your pet cat in size 😸 just joking on that size!

Just a friendly reminder: even though a big area is expected to get in on the storm action, not everyone will. So try not be disappointed if you miss out.

Radar and satellite imagery from WINDY.

WSC Team

11/04/2026

Unfortunately we didn't get any really huge supercells this season so I thought I would re-edit some unseen footage of the 2024 season.

For more storm videos click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKaY0NrDYfRmQDZlJieFt0I0oJbLnrPKDSince we didn't have any supercells in the 2025/202...

26/03/2026

One of our storm chases ended up at Quorn yesterday afternoon chasing a very nice structured storm.
Please share and consider subscribing we really appreciate you all.

For more storm videos click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKaY0NrDYfRmQDZlJieFt0I0oJbLnrPKDEven though the fuel prices are crazy at the moment...

25/03/2026

Looks like Mother Nature is throwing a little tantrum between Whyalla and Cowell, and Iron K**b to Kimba. So, if you're hitting those roads, just remember to pack your umbrella, your sense of adventure, and maybe a life jacket—just in case the rain decides to get a little too friendly!

Stay safe out there!
WSC Team

01/03/2026

Earlier today, one of our chasers captured footage of the creek that caused the closure of the Eyre Highway between Lincoln Highway and Iron K**b.

We have never seen it that high! Have you?

WSC Team

28/02/2026

Looks like the Eastern Eyre Peninsula is having a bit of a liquid party today! Just check out these impressive falls:

- Whyalla: 18.6mm (Just enough to water a houseplant!)
- Cowell: 25.6mm (Perfect for a spontaneous puddle jump!)
- Cleve: 34.6mm (Time to break out the rubber duckies!)
- Wudinna: 79.4mm (Whoa, Wudinna, did you order the monsoon special?)

Now, for tomorrow’s forecast: models have pulled back on the rain expectations, predicting between 7mm and 27mm for Whyalla. But let's be honest—this is weather we’re talking about, so it could sprinkle, pour, or just decide to play hard to get. And hey, “thunderstorm activity” sounds fancy, but let's just hope it doesn’t throw a party in your backyard!

So remember, if you’re looking for the exact timing of thunderstorms like some kind of weather psychic, you might end up just as confused as a cat in a bathtub.
Nature keeps its secrets!

Stay dry and don’t forget your umbrella, or a boat! You may need one!

WSC Team