Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Lower West and South West districts.
Issued at 11:59 am Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Heavy falls are possible between Margaret River and Yanchep this afternoon.
Weather Situation
thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are developing along a trough that is moving onshore over the south west.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Margaret River, Perth and Yanchep.
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 3:00 pm.
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.
Forecast
Carey Park (33.3528°S, 115.642°E, 10m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Heavy falls possible. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe. Winds N 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 21.
Forecast for Carey Park (33.3528°S, 115.642°E, 10m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 12° 12° 11° 6° 6° 5° 7° Maximum 21° 20° 20° 19° 19° 20° 19° Chance of rain 90% 90% 20% 20% 20% 5% 40% Likely amount 20-40mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Low Low Low Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Slight Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
(km/h)20
(km/h)24
(km/h)29
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)4
(km/h)6
(km/h)5
(km/h)5
(km/h)5
(km/h)5
(km/h)6
(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction NNE N NNW W SW SW E SSW ENE ESE ENE N NE N Relative humidity 100% 88% 95% 77% 91% 64% 92% 56% 90% 54% 87% 52% 86% 56% Dew point 18°C 17°C 17°C 15°C 15°C 12°C 12°C 9°C 12°C 9°C 11°C 9°C 12°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Carey Park (33.3528°S, 115.642°E, 10m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:46am WST 7:13am WST 5:17pm WST 5:45pm WST 12:51pm WST 
1st quarter
First quarter Jun 03 Full moon Jun 11 Last quarter Jun 19 New moon Jun 25 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West and South West districts
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West and South West districts
- Strong Wind Warning for Geraldton, Lancelin, Perth, Bunbury Geographe, Leeuwin, Esperance and Eucla coasts. Cancellation for Albany Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
