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Eyre Peninsula hit by 115kph winds

01 Jul, 2009 04:45 PM

Gusts of winds measuring as much as 115kph hit Eyre Peninsula on Tuesday causing widespread damage .

While Whyalla recorded the State’s highest windspeeds for the day, with 115kph, Cleve airport also recorded wind speeds in the 90s.

Local councils and emergency services have reported some storm damage including damage to silos, felled trees and branches.

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TREES FELLED...Councils and emergency services across Eastern Eyre Peninsula reported fallen branches, storm damage to silos and trees felled by storm winds on Tuesday, including at Lock Area School where this tree fell in the street, narrowly missing a school bus and a parent’s car.