Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kimberley District, 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 applies to people in parts of the Kimberley district in Western Australia. Specific locations that may be affected include:

• Halls Creek
• Fitzroy Crossing
• Warmun

What You Should Do

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises residents to take the following precautions:

• Find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams if outside.
• Stay inside, close curtains and blinds, and keep away from windows.
• Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if lightning is present.
• If flooding occurs, use sandbags (or pillowcases filled with sand) to protect doorways.
• Leave the water immediately if you are boating, swimming, or surfing.
• Do not drive into water of unknown depth or current. Slow down and use headlights.
• If heavy rain makes visibility impossible, pull over and park with hazard lights on until conditions clear.

Expected Conditions

A moist and unstable airmass combined with convergence over the inland Kimberley is producing severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 4:36 pm local time on Monday, 2 March 2026. The conditions are expected to persist through the evening. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 7:40 pm.