Adelaide pelted with huge hailstones as severe storm follows 31C heat

The Bureau of Meteorology says large hail
fell through the north-eastern areas
of the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Sudden and severe thunderstorms swept across Adelaide on Friday afternoon, with huge hailstones hitting streets across the city centre.

The system swept south-east on a day when there was only a 40% chance of rain predicted. Adelaide experienced 31C heat before the storm broke, bringing wind gusts of more than 90km/h.

The Bureau of Meteorology warned wind gusts of more than 125 km/h were possible in the North East Pastoral, Mid North and Riverland areas.

Localised flash flooding was reported as some areas received up to 10mm of rain in as many minutes. The bureau said areas that may be particularly affected include Adelaide, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier, Leigh Creek and Moomba.

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