Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The West Kimberley Coastal Rivers, De Grey River And Parts Of Sandy Desert Catchments
Issued at 01:40 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE WEST KIMBERLEY COASTAL RIVERS FROM SUNDAY AND FOR THE DE GREY RIVER AND PARTS OF SANDY DESERT FROM TUESDAY

A tropical low is forming near the north Kimberley coast. The low is forecast to move southwest off the Kimberley coast and develop, potentially reaching cyclone intensity on Monday. The system is then forecast to move further to the southwest towards the Pilbara coast during Tuesday.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for Western Australia.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area, particularly towards the coast, have become wet with recent rainfall.
Locally heavy falls are possible near the Kimberley coast between Cockatoo Island and Broome from Sunday, potentially becoming more widespread on Monday. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 30-60 mm are forecast around the Kimberley coast for Sunday and Monday, with isolated higher totals in excess of 100 mm possible. Higher daily totals are possible during the week depending on the development and track of the low.
Further rainfall is forecast in the north and west Kimberley and possibly in the east Pilbara on Tuesday and Wednesday, with moderate to heavy falls possible.
Forecast rainfall in the flood watch area is expected to result in river rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions. Roads may become impassable and some communities may become isolated. Significant disruption of transportation network and extensive road closures are possible.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
West Kimberley Rivers
De Grey River
Sandy Desert

This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.
Community information is available from DFES at www.emergency.wa.gov.au/}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:17 PM WST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Valid for Sunday 09 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, North Interior and South Interior

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 in the low to high forties, overnight minimum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions over much of central and northern WA persisting, gradually easing mid-week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland and Wiluna.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 10 February 2025