Strong northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop about the front over the South West district during Sunday morning, extending to the Lower West and South Coastal districts, including Perth, during the afternoon. Locally DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are also possible along the front over coastal parts of the South West and Lower West districts south of and including Mandurah during Sunday afternoon and may cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also possible with showers and thunderstorms about the front for parts of the South West, Lower West and South Coastal districts, including Perth, during the late morning and afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 40 mm are likely, with possible isolated totals up to 60 mm.
On Sunday evening conditions are forecast to temporarily ease throughout the warning area.
On Monday widespread west to northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to redevelop about the far southwest in the early morning, expanding to the remainder of the warning area by the middle of the day. Winds will shift to the southwest behind this second front, with DAMAGING WINDS likely to persist throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Conditions are then expected to ease from the west during Monday evening.
The front crossing on Sunday will produce weather that is about typical for this time of year. The front crossing on Monday is stronger, people in the southwest of WA experience fronts as windy as this about 5 times per year. This second front will be the strongest front of the year to date.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Northam and Perth.
Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
Issued at 4:39 am Sunday, 6 July 2025.
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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AWST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 23:39 - su klo 6:00
