Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Gascoyne and Goldfields Districts, WA
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority warning for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall in parts of Western Australia's Gascoyne and Goldfields regions.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDW21033) for parts of the Gascoyne and Goldfields forecast districts. This is a top-priority alert for immediate broadcast due to the potential for hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the Gascoyne and Goldfields districts in Western Australia. Isolated severe thunderstorms are currently developing about the far eastern Gascoyne. Specific locations that may be affected include Sandstone.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorms are being triggered by a humid and unstable airmass interacting with a surface trough through the Gascoyne. Residents in the warning area should prepare for the following conditions over the next several hours:
- Damaging winds
- Large hailstones
- Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding
What You Should Do
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents to take the following safety precautions:
- 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 landline telephones if there is lightning.
- If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillowcases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
- If boating, swimming, or surfing, leave the water immediately.
- Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
- Slow down and turn your headlights on if driving.
- 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.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 3:55 pm Saturday, 14 March 2026. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 6:55 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further updates.
Source: BOM Official Notice
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