Forecast

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 10:38 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026

Warnings for Monday 09 February

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. 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 5:00 am WST Tuesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central West, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields and Great Southern districts.

Issued at 8:54 pm Monday, 9 February 2026.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell to bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds to the Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Monday evening.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is moving southwards along the Gascoyne coast, and has passed to the south of Carnarvon. Mitchell is expected to maintain category 1 strength until it crosses the Gascoyne Coast later this evening or early Tuesday morning. It will weaken as it moves inland and transitions into an extratropical low during Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds as it tracks inland.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Central West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and northern parts of the Central Wheat Belt from early Tuesday morning, especially on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 80 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS with peak gusts to 100 km/h are possible to the east of the low pressure system late Monday evening to Tuesday morning before easing. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system from Tuesday afternoon.
People in the north of WA may experience this type of weather each year at this time but winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Separate Tropical Cyclone and 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 Geraldton, Kalbarri, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Dalwallinu and Dowerin.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower West

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 am 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 Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central West, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields and Great Southern districts.

Issued at 8:54 pm Monday, 9 February 2026.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell to bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds to the Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Monday evening.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is moving southwards along the Gascoyne coast, and has passed to the south of Carnarvon. Mitchell is expected to maintain category 1 strength until it crosses the Gascoyne Coast later this evening or early Tuesday morning. It will weaken as it moves inland and transitions into an extratropical low during Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds as it tracks inland.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Central West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and northern parts of the Central Wheat Belt from early Tuesday morning, especially on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 80 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS with peak gusts to 100 km/h are possible to the east of the low pressure system late Monday evening to Tuesday morning before easing. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system from Tuesday afternoon.
People in the north of WA may experience this type of weather each year at this time but winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Separate Tropical Cyclone and 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 Geraldton, Kalbarri, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Dalwallinu and Dowerin.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower West

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 am 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

Fire Weather Warning

for Yarra Yarra, Lockwood, Avon and Roe fire weather districts

Issued at 04:07 AM WST on Monday 09 February 2026

Weather Situation
Hot and dry conditions combined with fresh and gusty north east to northwesterly winds are leading to elevated fire dangers on Monday.

For the rest of Monday 09 February:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
Yarra Yarra, Lockwood, Avon and Roe

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.