Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Pilbara, Goldfields, Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 7:22 pm Monday, 9 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue this evening.

Weather Situation: A very moist airmass and a surface low pressure are generating severe thunderstorms this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Pilbara district. Locations which may be affected include Tom Price.

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 Goldfields, Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Menzies.

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

70 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT WATERLOO BORE IN THE 1 HOUR TO 4:00 PM

62.4 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT TARINA IN THE 1 HOUR TO 4:40 PM

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.