Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 10:53 AM WST on Saturday 28 March 2026

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm WST Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Lower West districts.

Issued at 10:31 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible over the South West.

Weather Situation
An upper trough moving through the South West is combining with a highly moist environment to produce heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning. These are gradually easing as the morning progresses with areas tending to rain with moderate to heavy accumulations over the longer 6-hour period.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Mount Barker, Denmark and Kojonup.
A broader Severe Weather Warning is in place for inland parts of the South West Land Division related to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Observations:
61 mm of rainfall was recorded at Old Mandurah Rd in the 6 hours to 9:00 am.
33 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kompup in the 2 hours to 8:40 am.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullipup in the 6 hours to 8:40 am.
42 mm of rainfall was recorded at Rocky Gully in the 6 hours to 7:57 am.
40 mm of rainfall was recorded at Pinjarra in the 2 hours to 7:55 am.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Tonebridge in the 6 hours to 7:50 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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 1:35 pm.
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

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Lower West districts.

Issued at 10:31 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible over the South West.

Weather Situation
An upper trough moving through the South West is combining with a highly moist environment to produce heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning. These are gradually easing as the morning progresses with areas tending to rain with moderate to heavy accumulations over the longer 6-hour period.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Mount Barker, Denmark and Kojonup.
A broader Severe Weather Warning is in place for inland parts of the South West Land Division related to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Observations:
61 mm of rainfall was recorded at Old Mandurah Rd in the 6 hours to 9:00 am.
33 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kompup in the 2 hours to 8:40 am.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Bullipup in the 6 hours to 8:40 am.
42 mm of rainfall was recorded at Rocky Gully in the 6 hours to 7:57 am.
40 mm of rainfall was recorded at Pinjarra in the 2 hours to 7:55 am.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Tonebridge in the 6 hours to 7:50 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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 1:35 pm.
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

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for South East Coastal, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Great Southern and South Coastal districts.

Issued at 8:50 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move southeast, bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall to southern and central parts today.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened this morning, becoming a subtropical low which is currently located in the inland Central West to the north of Dalwallinu. The system will continue to move rapidly towards the south southeast today, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing as the system passes through the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and inland parts of the South West Land Division. The system eventually moves off the south coast to the west of Esperance later this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h are likely to the east of the system centre during the morning, mainly in the north of the warning area, northwest of a line from Dalwallinu to Merredin to Kalgoorlie. During the afternoon and evening as the system moves south, winds will average 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h, most likely east of Merredin to Ravensthorpe, including Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts during the morning and afternoon, easing by early evening. Six-hour rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds during the late evening or early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are also likely over remaining southwestern parts of the state during Saturday. If heavy rainfall develops in this area, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued.
A Flood Watch is also current for the area. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Norseman and Dalwallinu.
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 12:00 pm AWST Saturday.
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

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for South East Coastal, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Great Southern and South Coastal districts.

Issued at 8:50 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move southeast, bringing damaging winds and heavy rainfall to southern and central parts today.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened this morning, becoming a subtropical low which is currently located in the inland Central West to the north of Dalwallinu. The system will continue to move rapidly towards the south southeast today, with the risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall continuing as the system passes through the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and inland parts of the South West Land Division. The system eventually moves off the south coast to the west of Esperance later this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h are likely to the east of the system centre during the morning, mainly in the north of the warning area, northwest of a line from Dalwallinu to Merredin to Kalgoorlie. During the afternoon and evening as the system moves south, winds will average 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h, most likely east of Merredin to Ravensthorpe, including Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts during the morning and afternoon, easing by early evening. Six-hour rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible.
Conditions are likely to ease below warning thresholds during the late evening or early Sunday morning as the system moves offshore.
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are also likely over remaining southwestern parts of the state during Saturday. If heavy rainfall develops in this area, a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued.
A Flood Watch is also current for the area. For more information refer to www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Norseman and Dalwallinu.
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 12:00 pm AWST Saturday.
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.