Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts.

Issued at 4:48 am Monday, 11 March 2024.
HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OCCURRING ABOUT SOUTHEASTERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Weather Situation: A near-stationary trough over southeastern Western Australia will remain in the area until mid-week. An extremely moist airmass drawn southward from the tropics is combining with this trough to produce a band of heavy rainfall, with embedded thunderstorms capable of locally intense falls.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the eastern Goldfields, central Eucla and southern South Interior today and through Tuesday afternoon. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals of 30 to 60 mm are likely, with 24-hour totals up to 90 mm.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with embedded thunderstorm activity in the rain band. A few six-hourly totals of around 80 mm are possible, with 24-hour totals of 110 to 130 mm. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.

Heavy rainfall is likely to persist with this system through Tuesday afternoon. This is not typical weather for southeastern Western Australia.
A Flood Watch is current for catchments in the southeast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Carnegie, Cocklebiddy, Eyre and Rawlinna.

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.