Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Gulf Country Forecast District.

Issued at 9:10 am Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in the Gulf Country this morning

Weather Situation: A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms anchored on a trough brings the risk of heavy rainfall.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Augustus Downs Station.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

121mm recorded at Neumeyer Valley Station in the 3 hours to 8:30am

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.