IDW21033 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Pilbara, Gascoyne, North Interior, South Interior and Goldfields districts. Issued at 7:20 pm Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Severe storms continuing in the interior Weather Situation: severe thunderstorms with gusty thunderstorms are continuing near the a trough in the interior this evening. Isolated severe storms are also continuing in the Gascoyne near an upper level trough. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Pilbara, North Interior, South Interior and Gascoyne districts. Locations which may be affected include Parnngurr, Telfer and Jigalong. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Gascoyne and Goldfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Mount Magnet and Sandstone. 96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Ironbridge Mine Airport at 4:58pm. 39mm was recorded at Mount Magnet Airport in the 3 hours to 7pm, with 25 mm falling in the 30 minutes to 4:45pm. 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 10:20 pm Tuesday. 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.