Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 04:06 PM WST on Thursday 26 March 2026
for the period until midnight WST Friday 27 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 26 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West and Ningaloo Coast
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast East
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
West Kimberley Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 27 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast and Gascoyne Coast
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Geraldton Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast East and Lancelin Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 7:01 pm WST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 10:07 am Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Winds have eased about the Darling Scarp.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system southwest of the state, together with a trough off the west coast, generated a vigorous easterly airstream over the Darling Scarp this morning. These winds are now on an easing trend.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.;
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.;
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 10:07 am Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Winds have eased about the Darling Scarp.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system southwest of the state, together with a trough off the west coast, generated a vigorous easterly airstream over the Darling Scarp this morning. These winds are now on an easing trend.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.;
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.;
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.