Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gascoyne and South Interior districts.

Issued at 5:08 pm Thursday, 14 March 2024.

Slow moving thunderstorms continue in the Gascoyne and Southern Interior.

Weather Situation: A line of thunderstorms continues in central parts of the Gascoyne and further development has extending into the Southern Gascoyne. Thunderstorms are likely to be slow moving, but will weaken during the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

35 mm was recorded in the 50 minutes to 3:49 pm at Mount Clere.

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.