Weather Warnings - Flooding Outlook Advice - Kimberley

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

A Commonwealth and State interagency partnership that provides
flood warning services for the community of Western Australia

CANCELLATION OF FLOOD WATCH FOR THE KIMBERLEY REGION
Issued at 10:01 am WST on Monday 21 January 2013
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre

A broad trough lies through the Kimberley and Pilbara with a tropical low
developing over the western Kimberley. Thunderstorm activity over the Kimberley
and Pilbara could produce moderate to heavy falls in the northern and western
Kimberley and the adjacent Pilbara, as a monsoonal flow continues over the
north of the State. The tropical low may move off the Kimberley coast late on
Monday or early Tuesday, and then move parallel to the Pilbara coast during
Wednesday and Thursday.

In the absence of significant forecast rain flooding is not expected in the
Kimberley region.


DFES's State Emergency Service (SES) advises people and communities to be aware
that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock.
Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be
adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive
into water of unknown depth and velocity.

Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au.

Current river levels are available from Department of Water at
www.water.wa.gov.au

This advice is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and river
information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/

Next Issue:
No further advices will be issued unless conditions change.

For information on road conditions contact Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visit
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

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