Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 10:56 am Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
Heavy rainfall is expected around Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln in the east Kimberley on Tuesday, extending northwest into Wednesday.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is located near Halls Creek. The system is slow moving and will continue progressing to the west-northwest during Tuesday and on to northern parts of the Kimberley into Wednesday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast over parts of the eastern Kimberley district during Tuesday and will continue into Wednesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 80 mm and 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 120 mm are likely. Isolated 24 hour falls reaching up to 200 mm are possible.

HEAVY RAINFALL in coastal areas may develop late this afternoon and evening and become more persistent as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln approaches the coast on Tuesday night through to Wednesday. 1 to 3-hourly rainfall totals associated with convergent bands on the coast may be severe.

A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Kimberley and Northern Interior, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Halls Creek, Kununurra, Wyndham, Mount Barnett, Troughton Island and Warmun.

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.