Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Pilbara and Gascoyne districts.
Issued at 7:58 am Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts possible through parts of
northern Western Australia.
Weather Situation: A tropical low is located in the eastern
Pilbara and is forecast to continue moving south to
southwest.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for
parts of the eastern Pilbara and northeastern Gascoyne throughout
Wednesday, persisting into Thursday. Six-hourly rainfall totals
between 60 to 80 mm are possible during Wednesday morning and
afternoon, increasing to 60 to 100 mm overnight into
Thursday.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are also
possible throughout the warning area, particularly with
thunderstorms and stronger showers.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current across northern WA
catchments. For details, please see
www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newman, Jigalong and Three
Rivers.
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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power
lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and
waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should
always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance
company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly
damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
24/Jan/2024 12:53 AM