Adelaide weather: Rain and possible thunderstorms to hit SA on Tuesday

Driving rain is sweeping South Australia with the state forecast to receive more unseasonal weather towards the end of the week. See how much has fallen so far.

The long weekend sunny skies were short lived with rain falling over most of South Australia overnight.

The west of state has been hit the hardest with Ceduna reporting 12mm from 9am Monday to 6am Tuesday.

Adelaide has received 3.3m since 9am Monday, with the wet weather system to move south towards Victor Harbor and Mt Gambier later in the morning.

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson told ABC Radio Adelaide the rain had been relatively light, but steady.

“The rain is due to a low pressure system moving across from the west of the state,” the spokesperson said.

“The cloud band is going to be with us for a while today, so I think you’ll see rain periods on and off.”

Spring rain in Adelaide. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

The bulk of the downpour will likely hit Tuesday morning and carry through to the afternoon, with 10 to 15mm expected in Adelaide.

A possible thunderstorm is also forecast for the city and metropolitan area.

There is also a chance of a thunderstorm in Ceduna and Victor Harbor with Port Augusta warned of a more severe storm.

The weather event is causing temperatures to drop slightly with Adelaide forecast to reach 20C on Tuesday, following a top of 23.6 at 3.30pm on Monday.

Looking ahead, temperatures will rise slightly before another cold front is expected from Thursday evening, seeing a return to cooler temperatures towards the end of the week.

#FLOOD Advice MESSAGE issued for Flinders District. If you are in this area you should prepare for flooding. Move valuables to a safe place and, if safe to do so, clear drains and gutters. More info: https://t.co/bQg0L4O8DF ID:347/1

— SASES (@SA_SES) October 3, 2022

The State Emergency Service issued a flood advice message on Monday afternoon for the Flinders District.

The warning indicated the district is at risk of potential flash flooding over the next two days due to isolated heavy falls.

Locals are being advised to prepare for flooding, move valuable items to a safe place and ensure drains and gutters are clear if safe to do so.

ADELAIDE FORECAST

Tuesday: Rain, 20C

Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 22C

Thursday: Shower or two developing, 25C

Friday: Showers easing, 17C

Saturday: Partly cloudy, 16C

Sunday: Partly cloudy, 17C

PORT AUGUSTA FORECAST

Tuesday: Showers, possible storm, 28C

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 28C

Thursday: Shower or two developing, 32C

Friday: Partly cloudy, 22C

Saturday: Partly cloudy, 19C

Sunday: Sunny, 21C

CEDUNA FORECAST

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 21C

Wednesday: partly cloudy, 21C

Thursday: Shower or two, 25C

Friday: Party cloudy, 17C

Saturday: Mostly sunny, 17C

Sunday: Mostly sunny, 20C

VICTOR HARBOR FORECAST

Tuesday: Rain, 17C

Wednesday: Shower or two, 21C

Thursday: Shower or two, 23C

Friday: Early shower or two, 17C

Saturday: Possible shower, 15C

Sunday: Partly cloudy, 15C

MT GAMBIER FORECAST

Tuesday: Showers increasing, 17C

Wednesday: Showers, 19C

Thursday: Showers, 22C

Friday: Showers easing, 16C

Saturday: Shower or two, 15C

Sunday: Partly cloudy, 16C

Originally published as Adelaide weather: Rain and possible thunderstorms to hit SA on Tuesday