Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for Kimberley, Pilbara, and North Interior
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe thunderstorm warning for several Western Australia districts as storm activity weakens near a tropical low.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Australia.
Alert Details
Type: Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Cancellation)
Issued by: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Effective Time: Issued at 10:35 am Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Alert ID: IDW21033
Affected Areas
The cancellation of the warning applies to residents in the following forecast districts of Western Australia:
- Kimberley
- Pilbara
- North Interior
What You Should Do
While the immediate threat has diminished, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises residents to take the following precautions during the cleanup and recovery phase:
- Stay Clear of Water: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Watch for Hazards: Be alert for fallen trees, damaged buildings, and debris.
- Power Line Safety: Stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
- Property Assessment: Assess your home, car, and property for damage. Take photographs of any damage for insurance purposes and contact your provider to organize repairs.
- Emergency Assistance: If your property has sustained significant damage, such as a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A weak tropical low is currently located well inland over the far southern Kimberley. Although the system is embedded in a very moist and unstable airmass, thunderstorm activity near this feature has recently weakened. Consequently, the severe thunderstorm warning has been withdrawn.
Timeline
The warning was officially cancelled at 10:35 am on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Residents should continue to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts or check the Bureau of Meteorology website for other current warnings that may remain in effect.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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