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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Gascoyne districts.

Issued at 4:42 pm Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall continues as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell tracks to southeast.

Weather Situation
Ex Tropical Cyclone Mitchell crossed the Gascoyne coast early this morning and is continuing to track southeast. Heavy rainfall to the south of the system is ongoing this afternoon, but should ease by late tonight.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and the Central Wheat Belt for the rest of Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 70 mm possible.
This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Southern Cross, Beacon, Paynes Find, Koolyanobbing and Mukinbudin.
87.8 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PINDARRING ROCKS IN 3 HOURS TO 09:00 AM.
69.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullardoo in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
64.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Greenough River (near Yuin Station) in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
62.8 mm recorded at Golden Grove in the 6 hours to 3:22 pm.
52.2 mm recorded at Canna East in the 6 hours to 12:25 pm.
48.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Tallering in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
46.4 mm recorded at Perenjori Aero in the 6 hours to 01:00 pm.

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 11:00 pm AWST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Gascoyne districts.

Issued at 4:42 pm Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall continues as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell tracks to southeast.

Weather Situation
Ex Tropical Cyclone Mitchell crossed the Gascoyne coast early this morning and is continuing to track southeast. Heavy rainfall to the south of the system is ongoing this afternoon, but should ease by late tonight.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and the Central Wheat Belt for the rest of Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 70 mm possible.
This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Southern Cross, Beacon, Paynes Find, Koolyanobbing and Mukinbudin.
87.8 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PINDARRING ROCKS IN 3 HOURS TO 09:00 AM.
69.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullardoo in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
64.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Greenough River (near Yuin Station) in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
62.8 mm recorded at Golden Grove in the 6 hours to 3:22 pm.
52.2 mm recorded at Canna East in the 6 hours to 12:25 pm.
48.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Tallering in 6 hours to 09:00 am.
46.4 mm recorded at Perenjori Aero in the 6 hours to 01:00 pm.

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 11:00 pm AWST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 04:18 PM WST on Tuesday 10 February 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Central West forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Central West forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm WST Tuesday.