Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments. Final Flood Watch For Sturt Creek District, Tanami And Western Desert Catchments In Western Australia Issued at 11:20 AM WST on Wednesday 25 September 2024 Flood Watch Number: 6 LOCALISED FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA A broad trough of low pressure over the southern Kimberley, Northern Interior and Pilbara will move northwards today. Heavy rainfall is no longer expected across the Flood Watch area in Western Australia. Catchments in the Flood Watch area are average to wet. Showers are easing with totals of 5-10 mm possible over the Flood Watch area, with isolated totals in excess of 20 mm possible. Many roads, including secondary highways may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling. A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Territory where moderate to heavy falls are still expected during Wednesday. Flooding is no longer expected in the: Sturt Creek District Tanami Desert Western Desert This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring DFES 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.emergency.wa.gov.au/} Next issue: This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.