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 3:30 pm Monday, 19 January 2026.
A line of gusty thunderstorms has developed in the Kimberley.
Weather Situation
A very moist airmass and strong easterly flow across the Kimberley is driving squall activity this afternoon, with the risk of damaging wind gusts ahead of and along the line of thunderstorms.
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 Fitzroy Crossing.
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 6:30 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.
Forecast
Mueller Ranges (18.5479°S, 127.2482°E, 362m AMSL) Mueller Ranges,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Mueller Ranges 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending NW/NE in the evening.
Forecast for Mueller Ranges (18.5479°S, 127.2482°E, 362m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
Minimum 26° 26° 26° 24° 25° 22° 23° Maximum 40° 41° 41° 39° 38° 36° 36° Chance of rain 10% 20% 60% 30% 60% 70% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate No Rating - - - 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 11
(km/h)17
(km/h)11
(km/h)12
(km/h)13
(km/h)8
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)15
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)18
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction WNW SE W E WSW ENE W N N NE ENE E ENE NNW Relative humidity 51% 23% 48% 21% 47% 23% 45% 28% 55% 43% 67% 51% 68% 48% Dew point 22°C 14°C 20°C 14°C 21°C 15°C 18°C 16°C 21°C 21°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 22°C First light 4:44am 4:45am 4:46am 4:46am 4:47am 4:48am 4:48am Sunrise 5:08am 5:09am 5:09am 5:10am 5:10am 5:11am 5:12am Sunset 6:12pm 6:12pm 6:12pm 6:12pm 6:12pm 6:12pm 6:11pm Last light 6:36pm 6:35pm 6:35pm 6:35pm 6:35pm 6:35pm 6:35pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mueller Ranges (18.5479°S, 127.2482°E, 362m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 4:44am WST 5:08am WST 6:12pm WST 6:36pm WST 5:14am WST 6:42pm WST
New moon
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 Mueller Ranges sun & moon times
MondayFirst light4:44am
WSTSunrise5:08am
WSTSunset6:12pm
WSTLast light6:36pm
WSTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseMon
5:14am
WSTMoon setMon
6:42pm
WSTNew moonNew moon Mon
Jan 19
First quarterFirst quarter Mon
Jan 26
Full moonFull moon Mon
Feb 02
Last quarterLast quarter Mon
Feb 09
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Mon 3:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAMon 3:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 3:30 pm Monday, 19 January 2026.
A line of gusty thunderstorms has developed in the Kimberley.
Weather Situation
A very moist airmass and strong easterly flow across the Kimberley is driving squall activity this afternoon, with the risk of damaging wind gusts ahead of and along the line of thunderstorms.
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 Fitzroy Crossing.
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 6:30 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.Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026Mon 1:40pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Monday 19 January 2026
Valid for Monday 19 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne and North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Central West and Lower West
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 will range from the high thirties to the mid forties and will reach the high forties through parts of the Gascoyne and Pilbara. Overnight minimum temperatures will range from the low twenties to the low thirties
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to ease later this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalbarri, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 20 January 2026For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Kimberley district
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