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.
Forecast
Sandstone (27.9886°S, 119.2932°E, 532m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of rain in the S, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the E. Thunderstorms possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the SE. Winds N/NW 30 to 45 km/h tending NW/SW in the early afternoon then decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 38.
Forecast for Sandstone (27.9886°S, 119.2932°E, 532m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 28° 23° 19° 19° 22° 26° 26° Maximum 38° 30° 27° 32° 35° 38° 37° Chance of rain 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 21
(km/h)31
(km/h)16
(km/h)21
(km/h)30
(km/h)27
(km/h)25
(km/h)19
(km/h)22
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(km/h)18
(km/h)14
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW NNW WNW SSW SE SE E ESE ENE NE NE NW SSE SSW Relative humidity 50% 25% 64% 50% 63% 44% 45% 29% 38% 23% 36% 22% 32% 20% Dew point 20°C 15°C 18°C 19°C 14°C 14°C 11°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 15°C 13°C 11°C 11°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne and Central West districts
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for Central Wheat Belt and parts of Gascoyne and Central West districts
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Sandstone (27.9886°S, 119.2932°E, 532m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:15am WST 5:39am WST 6:48pm WST 7:13pm WST 11:43pm WST 1:15pm WST 
Waning crescent
New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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