Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne and Central West districts.

Issued at 8:01 am Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AS EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE MITCHELL TRACKS TO THE SOUTHEAST.

Weather Situation
Ex Tropical Cyclone Mitchell crossed the Gascoyne coast early this morning and is continuing to track southeast. Winds around the system have weakened, but heavy to intense rainfall will persist today before easing late tonight.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and the Central Wheat Belt during Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 70 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL is possible on the southern side of the low pressure system, including the areas around Mullewa, Morawa and Beacon. Six-hourly rainfall totals up to 90 mm are possible in this area.
This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Dalwallinu, Paynes Find, Southern Cross, Yalgoo, Morawa, Mullewa, Beacon and Koolyanobbing.
62.2 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PINDARRING ROCKS IN 3 HOURS TO 07:05 AM.
64.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullardoo in 6 hours to 07:25 am.
52.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Greenough River (near Yuin Station) in 6 hours to 07:34 am.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne and Central West districts.

Issued at 8:01 am Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AS EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE MITCHELL TRACKS TO THE SOUTHEAST.

Weather Situation
Ex Tropical Cyclone Mitchell crossed the Gascoyne coast early this morning and is continuing to track southeast. Winds around the system have weakened, but heavy to intense rainfall will persist today before easing late tonight.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and the Central Wheat Belt during Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 70 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL is possible on the southern side of the low pressure system, including the areas around Mullewa, Morawa and Beacon. Six-hourly rainfall totals up to 90 mm are possible in this area.
This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Dalwallinu, Paynes Find, Southern Cross, Yalgoo, Morawa, Mullewa, Beacon and Koolyanobbing.
62.2 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PINDARRING ROCKS IN 3 HOURS TO 07:05 AM.
64.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullardoo in 6 hours to 07:25 am.
52.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Greenough River (near Yuin Station) in 6 hours to 07:34 am.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 04:36 AM WST on Tuesday 10 February 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST Tuesday.