Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eucla and South Interior Districts, WA
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BOM has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Eucla and South Interior forecast districts in Western Australia, effective until 11:09 UTC on 28 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Eucla and South Interior, Western Australia
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDW21033) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 07:09:23Z (3:09 pm local time) Friday, 28 August 2026. The warning is classified as High severity and remains in effect until 11:09:23Z.
Affected Areas
Parts of Eucla and South Interior forecast districts in Western Australia. Locations which may be affected include Forrest.
What You Should Do
- 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.
Expected Conditions
Isolated severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, and large hailstones.
Timeline
Warning issued at 07:09:23Z and expires at 11:09:23Z on 28 August 2026. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 pm local time.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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