Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley and North Interior districts.

Issued at 4:37 pm Saturday, 29 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts over the inland Kimberley with ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne, extending south to the North Interior during Saturday evening.

Weather Situation: at 5pm WST Saturday ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne was located approximately 130km south-southeast of Derby. The system is expected to move south into western parts of the North Interior overnight.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the inland Kimberley, extending south into the North Interior as the system tracks south during Saturday night and Sunday.

Six-hourly rainfall totals of 70 to 100 mm are possible, with isolated totals up to 150 mm. 24-hourly totals of 100 to 150 mm are possible, with isolated daily falls up to 250 mm.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 kilometres per hour are possible close to the system and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.

Damaging wind gusts are forecast to ease below warning thresholds Sunday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Balgo, Fitzroy Crossing and Kiwirrkurra.

Derby recorded 170 mm and Curtin RAAF Base recorded 134 mm of rainfall over 24 hours as the system moved through.

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.