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 Sandy, Tanami And Western Desert Catchments Issued at 08:53 AM WST on Tuesday 01 April 2025 Flood Watch Number: 5 FLOODING EXPECTED TO EASE FROM TODAY Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is near the Western Australia/Northern Territory border, and is forecast to weaken as it moves eastward during Tuesday. Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wetting up with recent rainfall. Rain and thunderstorms are slowly easing across the Flood Watch area. No widespread heavy falls are expected for the next few days. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes across parts of the Flood Watch area may persist over the next few days, however further significant river and creek level rises are not expected. Check road conditions before travelling. Flooding is easing in the following catchments: Tanami Desert Western Desert Sandy 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.