Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Flood Warning For The Sandy Desert
Issued at 10:42 AM WST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE SANDY DESERT
Heavy rainfall associated with the ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia has been observed in parts of the Sandy Desert since Wednesday morning, heaviest about the coast and adjacent to the De Grey, Fortescue and Ashburton catchments. Rainfall has eased over the Sandy Desert since Saturday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Continued elevated river levels and areas of flooding are possible across parts of the Sandy Desert during Monday.
Sandy Desert:
River level rises and areas of flooding may continue and adversely affect road conditions and some communities may become isolated across parts of the Sandy Desert catchment. Disruption of transportation networks and road closures are possible.
Flood Safety Advice:
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.dfes.wa.gov.au
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
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST on Tuesday 18 February 2025.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.
Forecast
Cooladar Hill (28.4825°S, 118.1683°E, 470m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the far NE. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending NW/SW in the early afternoon then tending NE/SE in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 41.
Forecast for Cooladar Hill (28.4825°S, 118.1683°E, 470m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 20° 22° 25° 24° 20° 22° 25° Maximum 35° 39° 39° 38° 35° 38° 41° Chance of rain 10% 30% 40% 20% 5% 80% 60% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 18
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(km/h)Wind direction E SSW ENE NNE NE NW SSW SW SE SSE E NE N WNW Relative humidity 55% 25% 38% 16% 33% 19% 35% 19% 45% 18% 29% 18% 35% 15% Dew point 15°C 10°C 14°C 8°C 14°C 10°C 12°C 9°C 12°C 6°C 8°C 9°C 15°C 8°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cooladar Hill (28.4825°S, 118.1683°E, 470m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:29am WST 5:53am WST 6:52pm WST 7:16pm WST 9:49pm WST 10:38am WST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Full moon Mar 14 -
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