Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 03:26 PM WST on Thursday 05 February 2026
for the period until midnight WST Friday 06 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 05 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 06 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, West Kimberley Coast, Pilbara Coast East, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin 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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 3:24 pm Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms tracking west towards Broome.

Weather Situation
A line of fast moving thunderstorms has developed and is approaching Broome this afternoon with possible damaging wind gusts.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Kimberley
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Broome and Beagle Bay.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:25 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 3:24 pm Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms tracking west towards Broome.

Weather Situation
A line of fast moving thunderstorms has developed and is approaching Broome this afternoon with possible damaging wind gusts.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Kimberley
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Broome and Beagle Bay.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:25 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.