Severe Weather Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall in WA North and South Interior Districts
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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 warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across Western Australia's North and South Interior districts.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- North and South Interior, Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North and South Interior, Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDW21037) for heavy rainfall. This is a high-priority alert for immediate broadcast, affecting residents in the North Interior and South Interior forecast districts of Western Australia.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers parts of the North Interior and South Interior districts, particularly areas near the Northern Territory border. A tropical low situated in northern Western Australia is drawing tropical moisture into the region, creating hazardous conditions.
What You Should Do
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: If outside, find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams.
- Stay Indoors: Close curtains and blinds, and stay away from windows.
- Electrical Safety: Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if lightning is present.
- Water Safety: If boating, swimming, or surfing, leave the water immediately. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, and waterways.
- Travel Hazards: Watch for fallen power lines, loose debris, and fallen trees on roads. Treat all fallen power lines as live and dangerous.
- Damage Assessment: If your property sustains significant damage, such as flooding or a damaged roof, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is currently occurring through the North and South Interior. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Meteorologists expect six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 mm and 80 mm. Flood watches and warnings are currently active for the region.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 2:28 am AWST on Monday, 16 March 2026. The situation is ongoing, and the next formal update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected to be issued by 11:00 am AWST on Monday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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