Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 3:58 pm Thursday, 27 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall over the Kimberley from Friday with a tropical low.

Weather Situation: A tropical low pressure system (28U) off the northwest Kimberley coast is forecast to develop and move onshore some time late Friday night or Saturday morning. There is a high chance that 28U will develop into a Tropical Cyclone before moving onshore.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the northern Kimberley from Friday morning, initially focused about coastal areas but spreading inland and throughout the warning area during Saturday as the low moves onshore.

Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible.

A separate Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for adjacent parts of the Kimberley coast. See http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Fitzroy Crossing, Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau, Mount Barnett and Troughton Island.

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.