15°46'جنوب / 128°44'شرق / الإرتفاع 47 m / 07:12 24/03/2026, Australia/Perth (UTC+8)
من: 24/03/2026, 05:43
ل: 24/03/2026, 09:00
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is moving offshore of the west Kimberley coast and is expected to redevelop into a tropical cyclone during Tuesday night.
Kimberley
DFES advises:
Ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app.
http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml
24/03/2026, 05:43
من: 23/03/2026, 10:38
ل: 24/03/2026, 16:38
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS LIKELY TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle was observed across large parts of the Flood Watch area over the weekend, worsening existing flooding and causing renewed flooding in some catchments.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, however widespread significant rainfall is not expected.
River and creek levels are rising, with elevated water levels occurring across much of the Top End. Roads closures are in place, with some communities isolated. Check road conditions before travelling. Flood impacts are likely to continue across the Flood Watch area for much of this week.
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall and Damaging Winds is current for parts of the Daly and Gregory districts, which include parts of the Finniss, Moyle and Fitzmaurice River catchments within the Flood Watch area.
East Kimberley Rivers* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml23/03/2026, 10:38من: 23/03/2026, 10:41
ل: 24/03/2026, 16:41
FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE KIMBERLEY FROM MONDAY
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is moving across the coastal parts of the North Kimberley region during Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to the northern and coastal parts of the Kimberley region Monday into Tuesday. Catchments are wet to saturated across the Kimberley, and rivers and creeks will respond rapidly to heavy rainfall.
River and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding and ponding are possible from Monday. Roads may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
East Kimberley Rivers* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml23/03/2026, 10:41
من: 24/03/2026, 04:57
ل: 24/03/2026, 13:00
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible in the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 140 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 100 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 200 mm possible.
The system crosses the northwest Kimberley coast on Tuesday morning with severe weather over the warning area expected to ease during the day.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move towards the west-southwest in the short term, it is forecast to re-intensify over warm waters off the northwest coast and a Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system for parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara Coasts. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information. Locations which may be affected include Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau and Troughton Island.
KimberleyThe 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.http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/contacts.shtml24/03/2026, 04:57