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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Advice
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: Transmitters serving the area south of Exmouth to Denham and inland to Murchison are requested to USE the Standard Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 92
Issued at 01:07 PM WST on Friday 27 March 2026

Headline:
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, category 3, lies just offshore from Coral Bay with coastal crossing expected imminently.

Areas Affected:
Warning zone: West of Onslow to Jurien Bay, including Exmouth, Coral Bay, Carnarvon, Denham and Geraldton, and extending inland to Murchison and Dalwallinu.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zone: Onslow and inland to Glen Florrie.

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle 34U at 1:00 pm AWST:
Intensity: Category 3, sustained winds near the centre of 150 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 205 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 30 kilometres of 23.4 degrees South 113.7 degrees East, estimated to be 165 kilometres south southwest of Exmouth and 170 kilometres north of Carnarvon.
Movement: south at 23 kilometres per hour.
Narelle is slowly weakening just near the coast of Coral Bay, and is moving south southeast taking it further away from Exmouth towards Carnarvon. Severe impacts are occurring on the far western Pilbara coast and northern Gascoyne coasts, extending south to Carnarvon during this afternoon.
On Saturday, Narelle is expected to be weakening rapidly as it moves quickly to the south southeast over land, with impacts extending to the Central West and then further inland and south across the South West Land Division. During Saturday the strongest winds are expected to be on the eastern side of the system.

Hazards:
The VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle with extreme wind gusts up to 205 km/h is impacting the west coast near Ningaloo and Coral Bay, and is moving south to cross the coast between Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier this afternoon. Carnarvon could see wind gusts up to 190 km/h this afternoon.
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are occurring along the west Pilbara coast between south of Exmouth and Cape Cuvier. DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are expected to extend south to Carnarvon and then possibly to Denham this afternoon, and through inland parts of the Central West and adjacent western Gascoyne later today, possibly as far south as Morawa Saturday morning.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120 km/h are occurring in coastal areas between west of Onslow and south of Carnarvon, and are possible over adjacent inland areas to Glen Florrie. Gales will extend south to Denham this afternoon and further south to Kalbarri and inland, possibly as far east as Murchison today. Gales may extend south to Jurien Bay and inland to Dalwallinu during Saturday morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over western parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Central West as Narelle moves past. Areas of INTENSE RAINFALL that may lead to SEVERE FLASH FLOODING have occurred through the western Pilbara west of Onslow this morning, and will continue to extend further south into the northwestern Gascoyne today.
Coastal residents between Onslow and Denham are specifically warned of a DANGEROUS STORM TIDE as the cyclone moves south down the Gascoyne coast. Tides will rise significantly above the normal high tide, with DAMAGING WAVES and DANGEROUS FLOODING.
A Severe Weather Warning is also current for damaging to locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall on Saturday across much of southwest WA east of Perth and northeast of Albany.

Recommended Action:
DFES advises:
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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 01:01 PM WST on Friday 27 March 2026
for the period until midnight WST Saturday 28 March 2026

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

Wind Warnings for Saturday 28 March
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast and Esperance Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Melville Waters, Ningaloo Coast, Perth Coast, Albany Coast and Eucla Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 7:01 pm WST Friday.
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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

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 10:46 AM WST on Friday 27 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 easterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts and parts of the South East Coastal forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm WST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 9:08 am Friday, 27 March 2026.

DAMAGING TO LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS AND HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF SOUTH WEST LAND DIVISION SATURDAY.

Weather Situation
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently located near Coral Bay and will maintain a southerly track near the Gascoyne coast during Friday. The system is forecast to transition to a vigorous subtropical low on Saturday morning as it moves more rapidly to the southeast, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing through Saturday as the system passes through southwestern districts before moving off the south coast on Saturday evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE 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
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with DESTRUCTIVE GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are possible near the system in the northern part of the warning area during Saturday morning and may cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over other northern parts of the warning area on Saturday morning, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h likely to shift southwards over the remainder of the warning area during Saturday afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts during Saturday morning and afternoon. 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.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds by early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice remains in place for Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Merredin, Moora, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Norseman and Northam.

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 5:00 pm AWST Friday.
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

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 9:08 am Friday, 27 March 2026.

DAMAGING TO LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS AND HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF SOUTH WEST LAND DIVISION SATURDAY.

Weather Situation
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently located near Coral Bay and will maintain a southerly track near the Gascoyne coast during Friday. The system is forecast to transition to a vigorous subtropical low on Saturday morning as it moves more rapidly to the southeast, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing through Saturday as the system passes through southwestern districts before moving off the south coast on Saturday evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE 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
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with DESTRUCTIVE GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are possible near the system in the northern part of the warning area during Saturday morning and may cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over other northern parts of the warning area on Saturday morning, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h likely to shift southwards over the remainder of the warning area during Saturday afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts during Saturday morning and afternoon. 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.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds by early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice remains in place for Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for the latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Merredin, Moora, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Norseman and Northam.

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 5:00 pm AWST Friday.
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.