Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Pilbara, North Interior, Kimberley and South Interior districts.

Issued at 3:31 pm Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible in thunderstorms about northern parts of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Thunderstorms are triggering along a surface trough in a moist and unstable airmass today. These are slow moving and may become severe with heavy rainfall through northern WA.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, North Interior and South Interior
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 Marble Bar, Nullagine, Parnngurr, Telfer, Wallal Downs and De Grey.

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 6:35 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Pilbara, North Interior, Kimberley and South Interior districts.

Issued at 3:31 pm Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible in thunderstorms about northern parts of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Thunderstorms are triggering along a surface trough in a moist and unstable airmass today. These are slow moving and may become severe with heavy rainfall through northern WA.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, North Interior and South Interior
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 Marble Bar, Nullagine, Parnngurr, Telfer, Wallal Downs and De Grey.

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 6:35 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 01:01 PM WST on Sunday 15 February 2026
for the period until midnight WST Monday 16 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 15 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 16 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast

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