Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central West, Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.
Issued at 3:16 pm Monday, 15 August 2022.
Heavy rainfall to develop late tonight, clearing early Tuesday.
Weather Situation
A front and associated rain band will approach the state from the west late tonight, progressing eastwards on Tuesday. Moisture from a northerly airstream ahead of the front will allow the development of thunderstorms within the main rain band, which may produce heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop within the warning area late tonight into Tuesday. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals up to 60 mm are possible.
Rainfall is expected to ease below severe thresholds before dawn on Tuesday.
Locations which may be affected include Geraldton, Kalbarri, Eneabba, Morawa, Mullewa and Northampton.
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 pm AWST Monday.
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
Dudawa (29.3861°S, 115.7353°E, 263m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon, possibly severe. Possible heavy falls. Winds N/NW 25 to 30 km/h tending W/NW 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
Forecast for Dudawa (29.3861°S, 115.7353°E, 263m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 15° 9° 5° 5° 6° 6° 7° Maximum 20° 17° 17° 18° 21° 22° 20° Chance of rain 90% 90% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High Moderate High Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Slight Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 17
(km/h)19
(km/h)20
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(km/h)Wind direction NW W NW W SE S ESE SE E ENE E WSW SE ESE Relative humidity 100% 98% 99% 81% 97% 63% 94% 62% 92% 53% 84% 53% 92% 58% Dew point 18°C 17°C 14°C 13°C 10°C 9°C 11°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 12°C 11°C 11°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dudawa (29.3861°S, 115.7353°E, 263m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:24am WST 6:48am WST 5:53pm WST 6:17pm WST 10:23pm WST 9:33am WST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Full moon Sep 10 -
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