The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a coastal hazard warning for abnormally high tides and winds across the West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and other parts of the state.
Issued this morning, BOM stated a deep low-pressure system was forecast to track eastward near the South Australian coast on today, before moving over Bass Strait on Tuesday, bringing strong to gale-force westerly winds and elevated sea levels.
The abnormally high tides could lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas possible at the Head of Bight.
Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during the Tuesday afternoon high tide.
Locations which may be affected included Ceduna, Elliston and Port Lincoln.
The BOM safety advice said the unusually high tides were dangerous to swimmers, surfers and rock fishers, to stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside and supervise children.
Boat owners are warned moored boat or watercraft lines should be secured.
A separate warning for damaging winds was also current.
The strong cold front sweeping across the state today may bring isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the region.
A deep low pressure system was predicted to follow this afternoon bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state during Monday evening as the low passed to the south of Adelaide overnight.
The winds were predicted to average 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts to 100 km/h likely about the West Coast and other parts of Eyre Peninsula today.
For further storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm, for emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500 and for life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
