Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 11:32 pm Sunday, 2 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms are continuing over the Kimberley region.

Weather Situation: A moist, unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms in the Kimberley District.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Fitzroy Crossing and Mount Barnett.

104 km/h wind gust recorded at Wyndham Airport at 08:21 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.