Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Kimberley and North Interior
districts.
Issued at 10:14 pm Sunday, 21 January 2024.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER EASTERN KIMBERLEY AND NORTH
INTERIOR.
Weather Situation: A tropical low located near the NT/WA border is
forecast to move west into the Kimberley in Western Australia early
Monday morning. The low will continue moving west to southwest
during Monday and reach the Pilbara on Tuesday and Wednesday.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely over the
eastern Kimberley and northern parts of the North Interior
districts during Sunday night and Monday. Scattered six-hourly
rainfall totals between 90 to 150 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with thunderstorms
during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 to
200 mm. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if
very dangerous thunderstorms with INTENSE RAINFALL are
detected.
A Flood Watch is current for the East Kimberley, Fitzroy River,
Sturt Creek District, Sandy Desert and De Grey River.
Locations which may be affected include Halls Creek, Balgo 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.
21/Jan/2024 02:22 PM