The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes to the warning area and Storm details. Part of this warning is now Threat is Reduced.
Time of issue:
07:29 PM
Date of issue:
02 Oct 2026
Storm Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - parts of GOLDFIELDS MIDLANDS
A Storm Advice is current for parts of GOLDFIELDS MIDLANDS .
You need to act now and stay safe with severe weather forecast including heavy rainfall, large hailstones and damaging winds expected over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Giles and Warburton.
WHAT TO DO
Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items around your home that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds.
Prepare an emergency kit with a radio that runs off batteries, a torch, spare batteries and a first aid kit.
Review your plan and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
Storm Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - parts of the GOLDFIELDS MIDLANDS and MIDWEST GASCOYNE.
A Storm Advice is current for parts of the GOLDFIELDS MIDLANDS and MIDWEST GASCOYNE.
The immediate threat has reduced however you need to be aware of potential hazards that remain after the storm has passed.
WHAT TO DO
Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
Stay away from fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
Look around your home, car and property for damage.
If damage has occurred and you are insured, contact your insurance company and take photos.
If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES for assistance with temporary repairs on 132 500.
If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app to stay safe in future emergencies.
STORM DETAILS
At 7:05pm on Friday, 2 October 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology advised severe thunderstorms are occurring about the northern Goldfields and in the Interior in a moist unstable airmass.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Some roads may be closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING
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DFES is monitoring the situation.
KEEP UP TO DATE
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
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