Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

A line of severe storms in the Kimberley is producing damaging wind gusts.

Weather Situation
A line of severe thunderstorms is moving to the northwest in hot and humid conditions in southern parts of the Kimberley district. Some of the storms are producing severe wind gusts.
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 and Mount Barnett.

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 9:45 pm Monday.
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 Damaging Winds

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

A line of severe storms in the Kimberley is producing damaging wind gusts.

Weather Situation
A line of severe thunderstorms is moving to the northwest in hot and humid conditions in southern parts of the Kimberley district. Some of the storms are producing severe wind gusts.
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 and Mount Barnett.

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 9:45 pm Monday.
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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:26 PM WST on Monday 05 January 2026
Valid for Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Wheat Belt

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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over coming days before contracting northward over the second half of the week as maximum temperatures begin to ease across southern WA.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Central Wheat Belt however low intensity heatwave conditions continue. Locations likely to be impacted include Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 06 January 2026