Warnings

Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Kimberley district Tue 25 Nov 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning 
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 11:30 am Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible in rain bands to the south and southeast of Tropical Cyclone Fina.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Fina is slowly moving over the northeast Kimberley. A very moist onshore flow on it's eastern side is producing a broad area of heavy rainfall as it weakens over land.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area. Six hourly totals of 60-80 mm are expected, with isolated totals of around 150 mm possible.
 Conditions are expected to ease during Wednesday morning.
 A separate Tropical Cyclone Advice is also current. See http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml for more information.
 Locations which may be affected include Wyndham.

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 5:00 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.