Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Kimberley district
20 JANUARY 2026 17:50 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 5:50 pm Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
A line of gusty thunderstorms is moving through the Kimberley.
Weather Situation
A very moist airmass and strong easterly flow across the Kimberley is driving squall activity today, 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 Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Cockatoo Island.
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 8:50 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.
