Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Kimberley and North Interior
districts.
Issued at 10:55 am Sunday, 21 January 2024.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL FORECAST TO DEVELOP OVER EASTERN
KIMBERLEY AND NORTH INTERIOR LATER TODAY AND MONDAY.
Weather Situation: A tropical low located over the west of the
Northern Territory is forecast to shift towards the west through
Sunday, and a little more rapidly to the west-southwest from
Monday. At this stage, the tropical low is expected to move across
the border into the Kimberley early Monday morning, and reach the
Pilbara on Tuesday and Wednesday.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to
develop over the eastern Kimberley and northern parts of the North
Interior districts this afternoon and evening, spreading further
west during Monday morning. Scattered six-hourly rainfall totals
between 90 to 150 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with thunderstorms
during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 to
200 mm. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if
very dangerous thunderstorms with INTENSE RAINFALL are
detected.
A Flood Watch is current, and will soon be updated to include East
Kimberley, Fitzroy River, Sturt Creek District, Sandy Desert and De
Grey River.
Locations which may be affected include Halls Creek, Balgo, Lake
Argyle and Warmun.
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.
21/Jan/2024 03:10 AM