Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kalgoorlie and Kambalda, Goldfields
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A severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for parts of the Goldfields district in Western Australia.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Goldfields, Western Australia
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning (type: severe_thunderstorm_warning) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for damaging winds. Warning ID: IDW21033. Issued at 2026-09-22T06:37:24Z, expires 2026-09-22T11:37:22Z.
Affected Areas
Parts of the Goldfields forecast district in Western Australia (WA). Locations which may be affected include Kalgoorlie and Kambalda.
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
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area.
Timeline
The warning is effective from issue time 2026-09-22T06:37:24Z until expiry at 2026-09-22T11:37:22Z. The next warning is due by 5:40 pm local time.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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