Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley, North Interior and Pilbara districts.

Issued at 4:59 pm Saturday, 24 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds possible on the periphery of Tropical Cyclone Luana.

Weather Situation: Tropical Cyclone Luana is located over Dampier Peninsula about 100 km northeast of Broome. It is moving steadily towards the southeast. The system is expected to track further to the south and weaken below cyclone intensity during Sunday morning. Ongoing severe weather is possible near the system during Sunday and the early part of next week as it moves further inland.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of about 90 km/h are possible on the periphery of the system tonight and during Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about western parts of the Kimberley during Saturday. This heavy rainfall will shift slowly southwards during Sunday, reaching parts of the North Interior by Sunday evening. 6-hourly totals between 70 and 120 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 80 and 150 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 200 mm possible close to the system.

The system is expected to weaken further as it shifts well into the interior of Western Australia during Monday, though heavy falls may persist with it until Tuesday.

A separate Tropical Cyclone Advice is also current. See https://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml for more information.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Bidyadanga, Fitzroy Crossing and Mount Barnett.

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.