Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Advice For Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre
Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.
PRIORITY
TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 8
Issued at 02:53 AM WST on Monday 10 February 2025
Headline:
Developing tropical low off the northwest Kimberley coast may strengthen to a tropical cyclone on Tuesday.
Areas Affected:
Warning zone: None.
Watch zone: Cape Leveque to De Grey, including Broome.
Cancelled zone: None.
Details of Tropical Low 18U at 2:00 am AWST:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 35 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 14.7 degrees South 122.2 degrees East, estimated to be 360 kilometres north of Broome and 265 kilometres west northwest of Kuri Bay.
Movement: west at 13 kilometres per hour.
A tropical low (18U) is slowly forming northwest of the Kimberley coast. The low is forecast to move southwest and gradually develop, potentially reaching cyclone intensity on Tuesday. The system is then forecast to move further to the southwest towards the Pilbara coast while strengthening further.
Hazards:
Gales with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 kilometres per hour may develop near the Kimberley coast between Cape Leveque and Beagle Bay from Tuesday, if the system moves further south than forecast. These DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may extend further towards Broome and Bidyadanga during Tuesday afternoon and to De Grey on Tuesday night. Locally heavy falls are possible near the Kimberley coast between Cape Leveque and Broome from Monday afternoon, potentially becoming more widespread and shifting to the coast between Beagle Bay and De Grey during Tuesday. Abnormally high tides are possible Monday between Kuri Bay and Cape Leveque, extending further south to Broome and Bidyadanga on Tuesday. The sea level should not exceed the highest tide of the year around the Kimberley coast.
Recommended Action:
Ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app.
Cyclone advices and DFES Alerts are available by dialling 13 DFES (13 3337)
A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
Forecast
Mount Anketell (20.7106°S, 117.0192°E, 41m AMSL) Mount Anketell,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Mount Anketell 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Winds SE/SW 20 to 30 km/h tending NE/SE 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then tending NW/NE 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 41 to 46.
Forecast for Mount Anketell (20.7106°S, 117.0192°E, 41m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 29° 29° 30° 30° 28° 25° 25° Maximum 42° 41° 41° 38° 36° 36° 35° Chance of rain 20% 40% 40% 50% 50% 50% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
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(km/h)38
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE NNE S N SSE N SE ESE ESE E S NNW SW NW Relative humidity 67% 38% 51% 43% 58% 46% 59% 52% 62% 56% 61% 54% 66% 55% Dew point 28°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 23°C 25°C 23°C 24°C 23°C 23°C First light 5:36am 5:37am 5:37am 5:38am 5:39am 5:39am 5:40am Sunrise 5:59am 6:00am 6:00am 6:01am 6:02am 6:02am 6:03am Sunset 6:52pm 6:51pm 6:51pm 6:50pm 6:49pm 6:49pm 6:48pm Last light 7:15pm 7:14pm 7:14pm 7:13pm 7:12pm 7:12pm 7:11pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Anketell (20.7106°S, 117.0192°E, 41m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:36am WST 5:59am WST 6:52pm WST 7:15pm WST 5:25pm WST 3:27am WST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Mount Anketell sun & moon times
MondayFirst light5:36am
WSTSunrise5:59am
WSTSunset6:52pm
WSTLast light7:15pm
WSTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseMon
5:25pm
WSTMoon setMon
3:27am
WSTFull moonFull moon Thu
Feb 13
Last quarterLast quarter Fri
Feb 21
New moonNew moon Fri
Feb 28
First quarterFirst quarter Fri
Mar 07
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Mon 2:53am UTC Tropical cyclone WASun 1:40pm UTC Flood warning WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.
Flood Watch For The West Kimberley Coastal Rivers, De Grey River And Parts Of Sandy Desert Catchments
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE WEST KIMBERLEY COASTAL RIVERS FROM SUNDAY AND FOR THE DE GREY RIVER AND PARTS OF SANDY DESERT FROM TUESDAY
A tropical low is forming near the north Kimberley coast. The low is forecast to move southwest off the Kimberley coast and develop, potentially reaching cyclone intensity on Monday. The system is then forecast to move further to the southwest towards the Pilbara coast during Tuesday.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for Western Australia.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area, particularly towards the coast, have become wet with recent rainfall.
Locally heavy falls are possible near the Kimberley coast between Cockatoo Island and Broome from Sunday, potentially becoming more widespread on Monday. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 30-60 mm are forecast around the Kimberley coast for Sunday and Monday, with isolated higher totals in excess of 100 mm possible. Higher daily totals are possible during the week depending on the development and track of the low.
Further rainfall is forecast in the north and west Kimberley and possibly in the east Pilbara on Tuesday and Wednesday, with moderate to heavy falls possible.
Forecast rainfall in the flood watch area is expected to result in river rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions. Roads may become impassable and some communities may become isolated. Significant disruption of transportation network and extensive road closures are possible.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
West Kimberley Rivers
De Grey River
Sandy Desert
This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Flood Safety Advice:
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.
Community information is available from DFES at www.emergency.wa.gov.au/}
Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025.Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025Sun 12:17pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Safety Advice::
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Tropical Cyclone Watch for Cape Leveque to De Grey, including Broome.
- Flood Watch For The West Kimberley Coastal Rivers, De Grey River And Parts Of Sandy Desert Catchments
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
- Heatwave Warning for Western Australia
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