Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne districts. Issued at 1:03 am Tuesday, 13 January 2026. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that previously occurred over Kimberley and Pilbara have now weakened. Weather Situation A surface trough lies across the north of the state with warm and humid conditions to its north generating thunderstorms. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne This warning is now cancelled. Further thunderstorms remain possible over Kimberley, Pilbara and interior districts this morning. 52.4 mm of rainfall was recorded in the 45 minutes to 10:50 pm at Curtin Airport. 50 mm of rainfall was recorded in the 47 minutes to 8:07pm at Karijini North. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live. * Assess your home, car and property for damage. * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.