Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 12:33 am Sunday, 21 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms in northern WA
Weather Situation: A very humid airmass over northern WA is
producing severe thunderstorms.
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 Mount Barnett.
47.6mm was recorded at Yulmbu in 30 minutes to 12:15am.
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.
20/Jan/2024 04:42 PM