Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds Issued for Pilbara District, WA
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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 issued a high-priority warning for central Pilbara as severe thunderstorms produce damaging wind gusts, with 98 km/h already recorded at Ironbridge Airport.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Pilbara, Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Pilbara, Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging winds. This top-priority alert is currently in effect for residents in parts of the Pilbara forecast district in Western Australia. The warning was issued following the detection of severe weather conditions triggered by a moist and unstable environment.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the central parts of the Pilbara district. Specific locations identified in the warning path include Marble Bar and surrounding areas. A significant wind gust of 98 km/h was recorded at Ironbridge Airport at 4:45 pm.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts across the warning area. These conditions are expected to persist for the next several hours as the unstable environment continues to trigger storm activity. Residents should remain alert for sudden increases in wind speed and potential debris.
What You Should Do
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents to take immediate safety precautions:
- Seek Shelter: If outside, find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams.
- Stay Indoors: Close curtains and blinds, and stay away from windows.
- Electrical Safety: Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if lightning is present.
- Water Safety: If boating, swimming, or surfing, leave the water immediately. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
- Road Safety: Slow down and turn on headlights. Watch for hazards such as fallen power lines and loose debris. If heavy rain prevents visibility, pull over and park with hazard lights on until the rain clears.
- Flood Protection: If flooding occurs, create sandbags using pillowcases filled with sand to protect doorways.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 4:56 pm AWST on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Severe conditions are expected to continue through the evening. The Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to issue the next update by 8:00 pm, or earlier if the situation changes.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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