Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Lower West, South West, Great Southern and South Coastal districts.

Issued at 7:07 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continues this morning in the South West and has developed around Mandurah.

Weather Situation
An upper trough moving through the South West combines with high humidity to deliver widespread rain with heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, which may persist throughout the rest of the morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Manjimup, Collie, Harvey and Bridgetown.
A broader Severe Weather Warning is in place for inland parts of the South West Land Division related to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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 10:10 am.
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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Lower West, South West, Great Southern and South Coastal districts.

Issued at 7:07 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continues this morning in the South West and has developed around Mandurah.

Weather Situation
An upper trough moving through the South West combines with high humidity to deliver widespread rain with heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, which may persist throughout the rest of the morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Manjimup, Collie, Harvey and Bridgetown.
A broader Severe Weather Warning is in place for inland parts of the South West Land Division related to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

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 10:10 am.
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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for South East Coastal, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Lower West districts.

Issued at 5:47 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move through central and southern parts bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall today.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened this morning, becoming a subtropical low which is currently located inland of Kalbarri. The system will continue tracking rapidly towards the south southeast today, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing as the system passes through the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and inland parts of the South West Land Division. The system eventually moves off the south coast later this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Lower West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are likely over northern parts of the warning area this morning. By midday, as the system continues to weaken, winds will average 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS reaching 100 km/h on the eastern side of the system as it continues to move southwards into the the southern half of the warning area during the afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts during the morning and afternoon, easing by early evening. Six-hour rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals of around 70 mm possible mainly in the north of the warning area during the morning.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds during the late evening or early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are also likely over remaining southwestern parts of the state during Saturday. If heavy rainfall develops in this area, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued.
A Flood Watch is also current for the area. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Norseman and Corrigin.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* 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 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 9:00 am AWST Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for South East Coastal, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Lower West districts.

Issued at 5:47 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move through central and southern parts bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall today.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened this morning, becoming a subtropical low which is currently located inland of Kalbarri. The system will continue tracking rapidly towards the south southeast today, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing as the system passes through the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and inland parts of the South West Land Division. The system eventually moves off the south coast later this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Lower West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are likely over northern parts of the warning area this morning. By midday, as the system continues to weaken, winds will average 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS reaching 100 km/h on the eastern side of the system as it continues to move southwards into the the southern half of the warning area during the afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts during the morning and afternoon, easing by early evening. Six-hour rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals of around 70 mm possible mainly in the north of the warning area during the morning.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds during the late evening or early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are also likely over remaining southwestern parts of the state during Saturday. If heavy rainfall develops in this area, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued.
A Flood Watch is also current for the area. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Norseman and Corrigin.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* 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 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 9:00 am AWST Saturday.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 02:28 AM WST on Saturday 28 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST Saturday.