Adelaide Braces for Wet Weekend, Flooding Likely

0:00On February 26, here's the latest out of Adelaide. Adelaide is bracing for a wet and stormy weekend as a tropical low-move south into South Australia, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms. Expect showers to pick up from Saturday with a chance of heavy downpours by Sunday that could lead to flooding across the state. The weather setup involves a high-pressure system shifting east into the Tasman Sea while the tropical low from the southeastern Northern Territory. Stretch is a trough into northeast South Australia. This system will track southward on Saturday, spreading rain over much of the region through Sunday. A flood watch is already in place for parts of northeastern and central South Australia, with more flooding likely in areas like the mid-north, north, west pastoral, southeast districts, and mount lofty ranges. River and creek levels are rising in some spots, and flash flooding remains a real risk from severe storms. Saturday looks showery with a 75% chance of at least 4 millimeters of rain,

1:0050% for 15 millimeters or more, and 25% for 35 millimeters. Conditions ramp up Sunday with a 75% shot at 10 millimeters, 50% at 70 millimeters, and 25% at 80 millimeters or higher. Officials urge everyone to avoid driving, riding, or walking through flood waters, steer clear of creeks and drains, and stay indoors during bad weather. Check the latest warnings, local media, and road updates before heading out. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILO.com.