Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kimberley and North Interior Districts of Western Australia
This alert is no longer in effect.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 issued a high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across parts of the Kimberley and North Interior districts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Kimberley and North Interior, 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 Kimberley and North Interior, Western Australia.
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, classified as a major warning group type.
Affected Areas
The warning is currently in effect for people in parts of the Kimberley and North Interior forecast districts in Western Australia.
What You Should Do
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: If outside, find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams.
- Indoor Safety: Close curtains and blinds. Stay inside and away from windows. Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if lightning is present.
- Flood Protection: If flooding occurs, create sandbags using pillowcases filled with sand and place them around doorways.
- Water Safety: If you are boating, swimming, or surfing, leave the water immediately.
- Travel Precautions: Do not drive into water of unknown depth or current. Slow down and turn on headlights. Watch for hazards such as fallen power lines and loose debris. If heavy rain makes visibility impossible, pull over and park with hazard lights on until conditions clear.
Expected Conditions
A very humid and unstable airmass is currently generating isolated severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:20 pm AWST on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The next update or warning is scheduled to be issued by 11:20 pm Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts or check the BOM website for further updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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