WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 110 km/h are likely to continue over western parts of the South West Land Division into early Monday morning. DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are still possible over an area southwest of a line from Lancelin to Albany, including Perth, into early Monday morning.
The risk of DAMAGING WINDS will shift from the west coast to inland parts of the South West Land Division, and to southern Goldfields, South East Coastal and Eucla districts during Monday, clearing from Perth and western districts before sunrise, then easing in the east on Monday night.
The WINDS associated with the low-pressure system through to Monday morning are expected to generate RARELY EXPERIENCED, WIDESPREAD and DAMAGING TO DESTRUCTIVE CONDITIONS across southwest WA.
A separate warning for DAMAGING SURF and ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Manjimup, Merredin, Moora, Narrogin, Norseman, Perth, Busselton, Mandurah, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Northam.
135 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT CAPE NATURALISTE AT 5:33 PM.
133 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT CAPE LEEUWIN AT 4:56 PM.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cowalellup at 10:06 pm.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Ravensthorpe at 9:41 pm.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Jandakot Airport at 8:14 pm.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Dwellingup at 8:08 pm.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mandurah at 8:07 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Garden Island at 7:58 pm.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Barker at 7:28 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Perth Airport at 7:00 pm.
120 km/h wind gust was recorded at Busselton Jetty at 6:39 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Witchcliffe at 5:29 pm.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Swanbourne at 4:30 pm.
Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS
Issued at 10:39 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026.
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 5:00 am AWST Monday.
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.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 17:39 - ma klo 2:00
