Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Lower South East district.

Issued at 10:29 am Thursday, 9 October 2025.

Damaging winds developing over the Lower South East on Friday.

Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will cross southeastern parts of the state during Friday morning bringing a damaging northwesterly to westerly flow to much of the Lower South East. The coastal fringe is expected to see the strongest winds, but damaging winds will remain possible further inland associated with convective showers.

For the COASTAL FRINGE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely from early Friday morning.

For the REMAINDER OF THE WARNING AREA including MOUNT GAMBIER: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible from early Friday morning.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds throughout the warning area during Friday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Robe and Millicent.

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.