Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 4:47 pm Monday, 23 March 2026.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible near Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle over the northern Kimberley today and early Tuesday.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall over the north Kimberley coast between Kalumburu and Wyndham. The system will continue moving west-southwest as a deep tropical low before crossing the northwest Kimberley coast during Tuesday morning. Associated areas of heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible near the system centre.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible in the warning area.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 110 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 140 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 100 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 200 mm possible.

The system crosses the northwest Kimberley coast on Tuesday morning with severe weather over the warning area expected to ease.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move towards the west-southwest in the short term; it is forecast to re-intensify over warm waters off the northwest coast and a Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system for parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara Coasts. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau and Troughton Island.

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.