Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of North Interior and South Interior districts
31 MARCH 2025 05:36 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North Interior and South Interior districts.
Issued at 5:36 am Monday, 31 March 2025.
Heavy rainfall continues over parts of the Interior, easing later today.
Weather Situation
The remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne continue to move to the southeast through the Northern Interior district. The system is expected to weaken during the late afternoon or evening as it reaches closer to the Northern Territory border.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Interior and South Interior
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Northern and Southern Interior with six-hourly rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm likely and isolated totals up to 90 mm are possible. 24-hourly totals of 40 to 70 mm are likely and isolated daily falls up to 150 mm are possible.
Conditions are expected to ease by the late afternoon and evening.
Locations which may be affected include Kiwirrkurra.
A Flood Watch has been issued for interior parts of the state, for more details, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* 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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AWST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
