Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 5:43 am Friday, 7 February 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have developed through parts of the Kimberley this morning.
Weather Situation
An unstable atmosphere combined with strong winds aloft has produced gusty thunderstorms through parts of the Kimberley this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cockatoo Island.
A 94 km/h wind gust was observed at Koolan Central Airport at 5:29am.
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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:45 am.
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.
Forecast
Purnululu (17.3784°S, 128.788°E, 184m AMSL) Purnululu,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Purnululu 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers and rain areas in the N, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds NW/SW 15 to 25 km/h tending NE/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 31 to 44.
Forecast for Purnululu (17.3784°S, 128.788°E, 184m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 26° 26° 26° 26° 25° 26° 27° Maximum 34° 32° 33° 32° 33° 34° 33° Chance of rain 60% 60% 60% 70% 40% 50% 70% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 9
(km/h)12
(km/h)8
(km/h)14
(km/h)11
(km/h)16
(km/h)14
(km/h)14
(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)13
(km/h)15
(km/h)14
(km/h)12
(km/h)Wind direction SSW E ESE E ENE ENE NE NE N NNE NW N WNW NW Relative humidity 62% 56% 73% 61% 75% 62% 76% 67% 74% 59% 70% 52% 71% 62% Dew point 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C First light 4:56am 4:56am 4:57am 4:57am 4:58am 4:58am 4:59am Sunrise 5:18am 5:19am 5:19am 5:20am 5:20am 5:20am 5:21am Sunset 6:04pm 6:04pm 6:03pm 6:03pm 6:03pm 6:02pm 6:02pm Last light 6:27pm 6:26pm 6:26pm 6:26pm 6:25pm 6:25pm 6:24pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Purnululu (17.3784°S, 128.788°E, 184m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 4:56am WST 5:18am WST 6:04pm WST 6:27pm WST 1:38pm WST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Purnululu sun & moon times
FridayFirst light4:56am
WSTSunrise5:18am
WSTSunset6:04pm
WSTLast light6:27pm
WSTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseFri
1:38pm
WSTMoon setFull moonFull moon Thu
Feb 13
Last quarterLast quarter Fri
Feb 21
New moonNew moon Fri
Feb 28
First quarterFirst quarter Fri
Mar 07
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Fri 5:43am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAFri 5:43am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 5:43 am Friday, 7 February 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have developed through parts of the Kimberley this morning.
Weather Situation
An unstable atmosphere combined with strong winds aloft has produced gusty thunderstorms through parts of the Kimberley this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cockatoo Island.
A 94 km/h wind gust was observed at Koolan Central Airport at 5:29am.
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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:45 am.
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.Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025Thu 1:04pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:04 PM WST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Valid for Thursday 06 February 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
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 to Extreme heatwave conditions over much of central WA persisting into the weekend, and then gradually easing early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Karratha, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Marble Bar, Newman, Paraburdoo and Wiluna.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 07 February 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Kimberley district
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Friday Friday 34 1 Saturday Saturday 32 2 Sunday Sunday 33 3 Monday Monday 32 4 Tuesday Tuesday 33 5 Wednesday Wednesday 34 6 Thursday Thursday 33 7 Thursday Thursday 33 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Friday Friday 10 1 Saturday Saturday 10 2 Sunday Sunday 20 3 Monday Monday 40 4 Tuesday Tuesday 20 5 Wednesday Wednesday 5 6 Thursday Thursday 10 7 Thursday Thursday 10