Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Pilbara and Gascoyne districts.

Issued at 2:53 pm Friday, 6 March 2026.

Thunderstorms in the western Pilbara and northwestern Gascoyne are capable of producing damaging wind gusts

Weather Situation
A number of high-based thunderstorms have initiated in the western Pilbara and are moving quickly to the west-southwest. Some of these storms are capable of producing damaging wind gusts.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Pilbara and Gascoyne
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coral Bay, Nanutarra, Pannawonica and Millstream.

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 5:55 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 Pilbara and Gascoyne districts.

Issued at 2:53 pm Friday, 6 March 2026.

Thunderstorms in the western Pilbara and northwestern Gascoyne are capable of producing damaging wind gusts

Weather Situation
A number of high-based thunderstorms have initiated in the western Pilbara and are moving quickly to the west-southwest. Some of these storms are capable of producing damaging wind gusts.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Pilbara and Gascoyne
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Coral Bay, Nanutarra, Pannawonica and Millstream.

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 5:55 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.