Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 3:12 pm WST on Saturday 7 February 2026.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to:
- Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
- Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station,
www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
- Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For Sunday 8 February:

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather district:
Exmouth Gulf Coast

Weather Situation
Very windy conditions expected over the western Pilbara ahead of Tropical Cyclone Mitchell. The tropical cyclone is expected to cross the western Pilbara coast on Sunday afternoon. Rainfall and winds speeds will depend on the strength and position of the tropical cyclone. For up to date forecast and conditions see current tropical cyclone forecasts and warnings.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au.


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