Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Parts of Western Australia

Parts of Western Australia are bracing for severe thunderstorms, with warnings in place for heavy rain and damaging winds. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued alerts for the South Interior and Pilbara regions on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk – South Interior

A severe thunderstorm warning is currently in effect for parts of the South Interior district. The BoM reports a very moist airmass is present, with a low-pressure system near Carnegie triggering thunderstorms. These storms have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours. The alert was issued at 3:42 pm Saturday, February 21, 2026. Emergency WA advises securing outdoor furniture, preparing an emergency kit, and reviewing safety plans.

Damaging Winds – Pilbara Region

A separate severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Pilbara region, with residents warned of damaging wind gusts. The BoM states a moist and unstable environment is triggering thunderstorms, with damaging winds forecast to impact central parts of the Pilbara. The alert, issued at 4:56 pm, indicates locations potentially affected include Marble Bar. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. The Bureau of Meteorology provides ongoing updates and forecasts for the region.

Stay Informed

Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring the latest forecasts and warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology. Lake Carnegie’s forecast and daily weather observations for Carnegie, WA are available on the BoM website.