Severe Weather Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds) for parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts
27 JANUARY 2026 22:31 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds
for parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts.
Issued at 10:31 pm Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
HEAVY TO INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST INTO WEDNESDAY.
Weather Situation
Ex Tropical Cyclone Luana is slowly moving towards the south southeast tonight and will continue into Wednesday. Severe weather is likely in the South Interior this evening before spreading further south overnight and into Wednesday as it interacts with an approaching upper trough and cold front.
Warnings for Tuesday 27 January
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of about 90 km/h are possible in the South Interior this evening and into Wednesday morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely throughout the South Interior, reaching into eastern Goldfields and northern Eucla overnight into Wednesday. 6-hourly totals between 60 and 80 mm are likely with 24-hourly totals between 80 and 130 mm likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL may develop through central parts of the South Interior district this evening, with 6-hour rainfall up to 120 mm and 24-hour rainfall totals approaching 180 mm possible.
INTENSE RAINFALL is likely to ease over the South Interior by Wednesday afternoon, while remaining severe weather is likely to ease by Wednesday evening.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. For more information, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Carnegie and Warburton.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Giles at 3:19 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 5:00 am AWST Wednesday.
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.
