During summer, the SA State Emergency Service will issue a State Heatwave Summary every day at 4pm. When active, the heatwave summary (listed at the bottom of this webpage) will provide a heatwave forecast for today and tomorrow in list and map formats.
About Heatwaves
Low-intensity Heatwaves are common in South Australia during summer and most people are able to cope well, but the very young, older people or those with medical conditions should take care.
Severe Heatwaves are less frequent and are especially challenging for babies and young children, older people, pregnant women and those who are already unwell, but even healthy people should take care. The SES will issue a separate warning message for each area in which a Severe Heatwave is forecast.
Extreme Heatwaves are rare, but are dangerous for anyone who does not take precautions to keep cool, even those who are fit and healthy. People who work or exercise outdoors are particularly at risk. The reliability of infrastructure, like power and transport, can also be affected. The SES will issue a separate warning message for each area in which an Extreme Heatwave is forecast.
Visit the SES Heatwave Safety webpage for information on how to keep safe before, during and after heatwaves.
Visit the SES Current Warning List to view all current heatwave warnings.
About SASES warnings
Bureau of Meteorology SA weather warnings