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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Central West, Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 7:10 pm Monday, 8 June 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the Central West.

Weather Situation: A west-east oriented frontal boundary is causing heavy rainfall in prolonged showers about the Central West that is moving north this evening. Currently around Eneabba and Carnamah, it is expected to north towards Dongara and Morawa over the next three hours from warning issuance time.

Severe thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Eneabba, Carnamah, Morawa and Dongara.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:10 pm Monday.

Other warnings may be current.

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.