Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley, North Interior, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 3:02 pm Saturday, 2 March 2024.

Severe thunderstorms starting up in the Central West and slow-moving storms in the north

Weather Situation: A few strong to severe storms have started up in the Central West ahead of a potent upper-level trough to the west. In the north very moist air along a trough promotes slow-moving storms capable of heavy rainfall.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Moora, Badgingarra, Eneabba and Mullewa.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Kimberley and North Interior districts. Locations which may be affected include Balgo.

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.