Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Pilbara and Gascoyne districts.
Issued at 8:48 pm Thursday, 14 March 2024.
Slow moving thunderstorms over the southern Pilbara
Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are developing within a very
moist airmass over the southern Pilbara
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 Nanutarra.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Interior
district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.
14/Mar/2024 12:55 PM