Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:09 pm Saturday, 4 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds are occurring over southern parts of the South Interior and the western Kimberley.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms near a surface trough in the southern South Interior district are moving to the east. Thunderstorms along a surface trough in the western Kimberley are moving to the west.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cockatoo Island.

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

94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Derby at 8:17 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.