Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in South East Coastal, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Lower West districts.

Issued at 5:47 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle will move through central and southern parts bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall today.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened this morning, becoming a subtropical low which is currently located inland of Kalbarri. The system will continue tracking rapidly towards the south southeast today, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing as the system passes through the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and inland parts of the South West Land Division. The system eventually moves off the south coast later this evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are likely over northern parts of the warning area this morning. By midday, as the system continues to weaken, winds will average 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS reaching 100 km/h on the eastern side of the system as it continues to move southwards into the the southern half of the warning area during the afternoon and evening.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts during the morning and afternoon, easing by early evening. Six-hour rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals of around 70 mm possible mainly in the north of the warning area during the morning.

Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds during the late evening or early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.

Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are also likely over remaining southwestern parts of the state during Saturday. If heavy rainfall develops in this area, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued.

A Flood Watch is also current for the area. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Norseman and Corrigin.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.