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Forecast issued at 4:25 pm WST on Thursday 17 April 2025.
Weather Situation
Severe Tropical Cyclone Errol is now weakening as it moves east to southeast towards the west Kimberley coast. It is forecast to cross the coast, most likely between Beagle Bay and Cockatoo Island overnight Friday. Elsewhere, a trough over the inland Pilbara is moving eastwards, reaching the North Interior on Friday. A new trough will develop near the west Pilbara coast during the weekend.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower in the far east, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the east. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
Friday 18 April
Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the far east, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the east in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeast to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 30s.
- Fire Danger
- Central Pilbara: Moderate
- Hedland: No Rating
- Burrup: Moderate
- Ashburton Inland: Moderate
- Ashburton Coast: High
- Exmouth Gulf Coast: High
- North Interior: Moderate
Sun protection 8:40am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
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Exmouth | 20 | 33 |
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Onslow | 22 | 36 |
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Karratha | 25 | 35 |
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Roebourne | 24 | 37 |
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Port Hedland | 25 | 35 |
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Marble Bar | 23 | 35 |
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Paraburdoo | 19 | 32 |
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Tom Price | 18 | 31 |
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Newman | 18 | 32 |
Saturday 19 April
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the northeast, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 32 to 37.
Sunday 20 April
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the west, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Winds northeast to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
Monday 21 April
Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the far west in the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 30s.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am WST Friday.
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