Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 5:37 pm Monday, 29 December 2025.

Slow moving thunderstorms are causing short periods of heavy rainfall over the Kimberley.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed in a very moist and unstable airmass over central parts of the Kimberley. Storms are slowly moving southwards, and are likely to persist into the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Barnett.

55.0 mm was recorded at Windjana Gorge in the 30 minutes to 5:21 pm.

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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:40 pm.