‘Tornado-like’: Olympic Dam down as severe storm ravages state
With power towers down, Olympic Dam losing operational power and thousands across the state without electricity, much of the state has been pummelled by a severe storm.
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39,000 lost power as 250,000 lightning strikes thrashed SA
A total of 39,000 customers lost power during Thursday night’s storm, as SA’s skies were lit up with 250,000 lightning strikes, with wind gusts of at least 130km/h and more than 40mm in rain.
‘It’s a f***ing tornado’: Sandstorm whips Outback as storms lash SA
A vicious sandstorm has lashed regional South Australia as wild weather created havoc across much of the state, resulting in apocalypse-style scenes.
Grim reaper stalking the bush as farmers face state’s toughest drought
Paddocks are a wasteland, crops will go unharvested and farmers are facing two years without an income. Paul Ashenden visits the epicentre of the state’s drought. Watch the video and see the bleak pictures.
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Did you catch last night’s full moon aurora?
There was quite the full moon aurora sky show in SA last night. Did you see it?
SA freezes through record-breaking morning temperatures
One of Adelaide’s weather stations has recorded its coldest ever September morning on record with data dating back over 100 years.
SA shivers through morning ‘colder than July’
Thought it felt fresh this morning? You’re right. The mercury dipped across the state – plummeting to temperatures colder than deep midwinter.
Wild winds, heavy fog: SA’s double weather whammy explained
Thousands were without power after winds exceeding 100km/h lashed the state. Then, a low-hanging fog resulted in chaos at Adelaide Airport. So what’s caused our wild weather?
Heavy fog blankets Adelaide, international flights diverted
Travellers are being urged to check for delays out of Adelaide Airport as low-hanging fog blankets the city.
Thunderstorms on the way – but will they dampen Port’s finals campaign?
Adelaide is set for a muggy Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms as temperatures are expected to push towards 30C in the metropolitan area.
125km/h: Where ‘destructive’ winds will lash SA
A “vigorous” airstream will persist over SA, as a strong cold front brings the chance of destructive wind gusts for one part of the state. Find out where.
SA Water bonuses create bitter splash in new ‘blue collar’ row
A fierce political row has erupted after almost $1m worth of SA Water bonuses was paid to “blue collar” workers for “extraordinary” River Murray flood crisis work.
Rain or shine? What weather South Aussies can expect this spring
Will it be blue skies or stormy clouds this spring? Adelaide weather expert Darren Ray reveals his long-term forecast and what it all means.
SA braces as ‘damaging’ weather set to hit
A severe weather warning has been issued for SA, with damaging winds of up to 100km/h set to lash parts of the state.
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