Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley and North Interior districts.

Issued at 2:53 am Thursday, 25 January 2024.
Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall through inland Kimberley early Thursday morning.

Weather Situation:Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Fitzroy Crossing.

Mount Winifred recorded 117.4 mm in 3 hours to 2:30am AWST.

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.