Warnings

Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds) for parts of Kimberley, Pilbara, North Interior and South Interior districts Sun 25 Jan 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning 
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:36 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds possible near ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana is moving steadily towards the south. Ongoing severe weather is possible near the system today and in the coming days as it moves further southwards.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, North Interior and South Interior
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of about 90 km/h are possible near the system during Sunday and Monday.
 HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about western parts of the Kimberley, extending to the North Interior later during Sunday night. HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to clear the Kimberley during the day on Monday, and extend to northern parts of the South Interior later from Monday evening. 6-hourly totals between 70 and 120 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 80 and 150 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 200 mm possible close to the system.
 Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for more information.
 Locations which may be affected include Bidyadanga, Fitzroy Crossing, Parnngurr and Telfer.

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 Sunday.
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.