Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley and Gascoyne districts.

Issued at 11:50 pm Saturday, 24 February 2024.

Severe thunderstorms identified over pats of Western Australia.

A line of well organised thunderstorms have developed to the southeast of Fitzroy Crossing and is expected to continue to move in a northwesterly direction for the remainder of tonight and early Saturday morning.

A second area of thunderstorms are associated with the remnants of Ex-TC Lincoln over western parts of the Gascoyne district.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Kimberley district. Locations which may be affected include Fitzroy Crossing and Mount Barnett.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Gascoyne district. Locations which may be affected include Carnarvon, Denham, Billabong Roadhouse, Overlander Roadhouse and Wooramel Roadhouse.

Carnarvon has recorded 33.8mm in 30 min to 11:30pm and 68mm since 9am Saturday morning.

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.