Severe Weather Warning Issued for Norfolk Island: Heavy Rainfall and Damaging Winds Expected
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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-severity warning for Norfolk Island as a low pressure system brings threats of 100 mm rainfall and 100 km/hr wind gusts starting Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Norfolk Island
- 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 Norfolk Island.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDN28503) for Norfolk Island. The warning is classified as high severity and covers threats of heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Norfolk Island. The weather situation is driven by a low pressure system currently located off the southern Queensland coast, which is extending a trough over the island.
What You Should Do
The Norfolk Island Police have issued the following safety instructions for residents:
- Keep clear of fallen power lines.
- Stay indoors and away from windows.
- Ensure children remain indoors.
- Keep clear of creeks and waterways.
- For emergency help during the storm, contact the Norfolk Police at 000 or +6723 22 222.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following hazards:
- Heavy Rainfall: 24-hour rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm are possible.
- Damaging Winds: Wind gusts reaching up to 100 km/hr are expected as the low pressure system moves closer to the island.
Timeline
- Monday, March 9: A trough begins to extend over the island late in the day.
- Tuesday, March 10: Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the island throughout the day. Damaging winds may begin late Tuesday.
- Wednesday, March 11: Damaging winds are most likely during this period as the low centre moves close to the island. Rainfall is expected to ease.
- Thursday, March 12: Winds are expected to ease below the warning threshold late Wednesday or during Thursday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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