South Australia without power as massive storm batters state

An entire state is without power and a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of South Australia as wild weather sweeps across the state.

South Australia without power as massive storm Source: AAP

All of South Australia is without power as a massive thunderstorm sweeps across state.

SA Power Networks have confirmed the entire state has lost power and social media users have reported losing power as the storm began to his shortly after 4pm, South Australian time.

The South Australian premier has warned the state's residents they're likely to be without electricity for some time, as severe weather downs power lines and causes traffic chaos.

Police have called on all people to avoid travel if possible, and have dispatched patrols to regulate traffic at major Adelaide intersections.