West Australians anticipating a calm start to summer have been met with a stark reminder of the state's volatile weather, as the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for vast inland regions.
Regions on High Alert
The official alert, released on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, targets communities within the Kimberly, North Interior, and South Interior districts. Specific towns identified as being in the firing line include Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek in the Kimberly, and Kiwirrkurra in the North Interior.
According to the Bureau, the severe weather is being triggered by a moist and unstable airmass moving through the interior of Western Australia. This unstable conditions are expected to persist through the afternoon and potentially into the evening.
Potential Impacts and Hazards
The primary threats from these intense storm cells are damaging winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to dangerous flash flooding. The Bureau also warns of the potential for large hailstones to accompany the storms.
BoM meteorologist Angus Hines elaborated on the risks, stating, "We could see some severe storms with heavy rain and large hailstones or damaging winds that could contribute to some outback road closures." This highlights the significant disruption and potential isolation that remote communities could face.
Critical Safety Advice for Residents
In response to the warning, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued urgent advice for people located within the affected zones. Key safety measures include:
- Finding safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains, and streams.
- Unplugging electrical appliances and avoiding the use of landline telephones during lightning.
- Closing curtains and blinds, and staying inside away from windows.
- If flooding is imminent, creating makeshift sandbags using pillowcases filled with sand to protect doorways.
- If driving in heavy rain with poor visibility, pulling over, parking with hazard lights on, and waiting for the conditions to clear.
Residents across the Kimberley and interior districts are advised to stay informed via official channels and prioritise their safety as the severe weather unfolds.
