‘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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How hot? SA town set to smash winter weather record
Forecasted high temperatures of 38C for South Australia’s north this week would smash winter records as the month closes out with an outback heatwave.
Airport chaos as thick fog causes flight diversions and delays
Multiple flights have been affected this morning as thick fog blanketed the city, sparking a warning to travellers to brace for delays.
Monster hailstones as 66,000 lightning strikes light up SA skies
Giant hailstones pummelled parts of SA and thousands of properties lost power as the skies were lit up by about 66,000 lightning strikes overnight. Send your pics.
Pictures: SA storm lights up the night
South Australians have been treated to a spectacular lightning show, with more than 60,000 strikes as thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the state.
Warm weather won’t last – here comes a rain bomb
Rain and possible thunderstorms are on the way in a big change from the past few days of warm, springlike weather.
Flights delayed as pea-souper fog wiped out Adelaide’s skyline
Thick fog enveloped Adelaide – totally obscuring the city’s skyline – on Friday morning, causing flight delays and dangerous road conditions. See our pics.
Road warning as Adelaide wakes to fog
Thick fog has again blanketed parts of SA, prompting a warning from police for drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Thousands remain without power in aftermath of SA’s wild weather
With the phone lines lighting up with hundreds calling for help, thousands were left without power amid the wild weather battering the state.
New warnings as wave of wild weather smashes into Adelaide
South Australians have been warned to brace for wild winds and icy weather extending into the night.
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