Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Kimberley Forecast District

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDW21033) for heavy rainfall. This is a top priority alert for immediate broadcast for residents in the Kimberley forecast district.

Affected Areas

The warning applies to people in parts of the Kimberley district in Western Australia. Specific locations that may be affected by the storm activity include Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing.

What You Should Do

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents to take the following safety precautions:

• If outside, find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams.
• Close curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
• Unplug electrical appliances and do not use landline telephones if there is lightning.
• In the event of flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillowcases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
• If boating, swimming, or surfing, leave the water immediately.
• Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
• Slow down and turn your headlights on while on the road.
• Be alert and watch for hazards 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

A trough combining with a humid airmass is producing slow-moving thunderstorms. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 8:24 pm Saturday, 28 February 2026. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 11:25 pm Saturday. Residents are encouraged to monitor TV and radio broadcasts or check the Bureau of Meteorology website for further updates.