Weather Warning

IDW21033

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at 5:52 PM WST on Sunday 8 Dec 2024.

Severe thunderstorms about inland areas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, North Interior, South Interior and Goldfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Newman, Carnegie, Jigalong, Parnngurr, Telfer and Three Rivers.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Goldfields, Gascoyne, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Kalgoorlie, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora and Menzies.

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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
  • * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
  • * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
  • * Slow down and turn your headlights on.
  • * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
  • * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:55 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.