Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla and South
Interior districts.
Issued at 10:54 am Thursday, 25 January 2024.
Heavy rainfall continues through central and southeastern parts of
the state.
Weather Situation: A low pressure system is located in the
northeast Gascoyne and is forecast to move slowly east southeast
today. Showers and thunderstorms embedded within a cloud band also
extends from the low to the southeast of the state and will lead to
periods of heavy rainfall.
For areas of the eastern Gascoyne, South Interior, and the
Goldfields to the north of Menzies: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead
to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and is likely to
persist into Friday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 60 mm
are likely, with isolated falls up to 100 mm possible. 24-hourly
rainfall totals between 60 to 80 mm are likely, with isolated falls
up to 150 mm.
For areas of the Eucla, and the Goldfields to the south of
Menzies: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also
forecast to continue this afternoon, mainly in slow moving
thunderstorms. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 50 mm are
likely, with isolated falls up to 60 mm possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease across the southern Goldfields
and Eucla districts by this evening, but will persist into Friday
across the eastern Gascoyne, northern Goldfields and parts of
Southern Interior.
This type of weather is a rare event for people in the southeast
of WA at this time of year.
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 Laverton, Leinster,
Leonora, Menzies, Rawlinna and Wiluna.
Significant rainfall observations in the 24 hours to 9am Thursday
include:
102 mm at Three Rivers (Gascoyne River)
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.
25/Jan/2024 03:12 AM