Weather Warnings - Flooding Outlook Advice - Pilbara

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 Pilbara
Issued at 9:55 am WST on Friday 25 January 2013
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre

A flood warning has been issued for the Fortescue River Catchment below
Wittenoom area.

The Sherlock River at the Road Bridge is expected to continue to fall during
after a peak of about 4.5 metres at about 1:30pm yesterday, Thursday. The Yule
River at Jelliabidina is expected to peak later this morning and fall below
minor flood level during today.

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
adversley 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 forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts

Next Issue:
No further flood watch messages for the Pilbara will be issued unless
conditions change.

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

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