Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Lower West and South West districts.
Issued at 4:33 pm Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Damaging winds developing about the Darling Scarp tonight.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system southwest of the state, together with a trough off the west coast, will generate a vigorous easterly airstream over the Darling Scarp tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over the warning area from later this evening, most likely about the hills and foothills during Thursday morning between 2:00 am and 10:00 am AWST. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by midday Thursday.
Gusty easterly winds are relatively common this time of year, however winds are likely to be strong and may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. Easterly winds of this strength generally occur around 1 to 3 times per year.
Locations which may be affected include Gingin, Harvey, Armadale, Dwellingup, Ellenbrook and Kalamunda.
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 Wednesday.
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.
Forecast
Gingin (31.3478°S, 115.9047°E, 81m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N in the evening. Winds E/SE 30 to 45 km/h.
Forecast for Gingin (31.3478°S, 115.9047°E, 81m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 16° 18° 17° 15° 17° 15° 14° Maximum 30° 32° 25° 22° 24° 23° 21° Chance of rain 40% 80% 90% 90% 60% 70% 40% Likely amount < 1mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating High High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 27
(km/h)26
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE E E E E E W W WSW NW W W WSW Relative humidity 63% 39% 60% 43% 85% 77% 86% 84% 87% 72% 83% 70% 69% 58% Dew point 14°C 15°C 14°C 18°C 15°C 21°C 15°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 17°C 16°C 12°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Gingin (31.3478°S, 115.9047°E, 81m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:59am WST 6:23am WST 6:22pm WST 6:47pm WST 1:09pm WST 10:59pm WST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
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