Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 10:34 am WST on Friday 12 January 2018
The Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch Number: 3
Flooding is possible in a number of catchments in the Pilbara and
Gascoyne regions due to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical
Cyclone Joyce.
Tropical Cylcone Joyce is currently moving parallel to the coast,
just offshore from Eighty Mile Beach. It is forecast to move inland
during the day and track through the central Pilbara and inland
Gascoyne on Saturday. For more details
[www.bom.gov.au/cyclone].
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the west Kimberley coast and
eastern Pilbara today, extending through the central Pilbara and
into the inland Gascoyne on Saturday. Widespread daily rainfall
totals of around 50 to 100 mm are expected, with isolated heavier
falls of 100-250 mm possible near the system centre.
Forecast rainfall in the affected catchments may result in river
rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions.
Some roads may become impassable and some communities may become
isolated.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Pilbara Coastal Rivers
Fortescue River
Ashburton River
Gascoyne River
Flood warnings have been issued for the West Kimberley Rivers, De
Grey River and Sand Desert catchments. For more details
[www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings]
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:
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
Rainfall and River
Conditions Map
12/Jan/2018 01:43 PM