Flood warning now in place for parts of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields as tropical low approaches

A flood warning is now in place for people in the Tanami Desert, Sandy Desert and Western Desert catchments in parts of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields Midlands as Tropical Low 28U intensifies as it approaches the coast.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services maintains there is no immediate danger, but residents should keep up to date in case the situation changes.

Tropical Low 28U is expected to bring heavy rain in parts of Kimberley and North Interior catchment over the weekend and into early parts of next week.

Moderate to heavy falls of up to 120mm are possible in the flood watch area from late Friday into Saturday morning with some heavier isolated falls potentially reaching up to 180mm.

During Sunday into Monday, daily totals of 30mm to 100mm with isolated heavier falls up to 250mm are possible.

Localised flooding across the flood watch area is also possible from Saturday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology with roads, including secondary highways possibly affected.

Some communities and homesteads may also become isolated due to flooding.

DEFES is reminding people to never walk, swim or play in floodwaters.

Move cars, equipment, livestock and pets early so they are not caught in floodwaters, fill your vehicle’s fuel tank, do not park or camp adjacent to rivers and watch for changes in water levels so you are ready if you need to leave.

It also urged residents to prepare an emergency kit including enough canned food and water to last for five to seven days, as well as clothing, important documents such as identification and insurance papers, medication, cash and an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries to listen to warnings.