Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Lower West, South West and South Coastal districts.
Issued at 5:54 am Saturday, 2 August 2025.
Isolated damaging winds and heavy rainfall are expected with a cold front during this morning. A second stronger front expected on Sunday.
Weather Situation
Gusty lines of showers and thunderstorms are expected around a cold front that is currently moving through the South West this morning, reaching the Lower West after sunrise, before weakening the late morning. A second more vigorous cold front will push across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing a broader risk of damaging winds to the region.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Lower West, South West and South Coastal
From early this morning: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible with showers and thunderstorms about coastal parts of the South West district before sunrise, extending northwards to parts of the Lower West including Mandurah mid-morning. A period of moderate to HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to flash flooding is also possible along the front. Three-hourly rainfall totals between 25 to 35 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 50 mm possible. Conditions are expected to ease by midday.
From later in the evening: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are expected to redevelop between Cape Naturaliste and Walpole as the second front approaches the far South West. This risk may extend more broadly on Sunday to coastal parts between Lancelin and Albany, including the Perth region.
The first cold front this morning is typical for this time of year. For the second front on Sunday, people in the southwest of WA usually experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Margaret River, Collie and Augusta.
28.4 mm was recorded at Ravenscliffe in 30 minutes to 5:45 am.
A 117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Leeuwin at 3:05 am.
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 Saturday.
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
Kwinana PO Boxes (32.2477°S, 115.8134°E, 32m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely during the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast during this evening, possibly severe. Heavy falls and damaging winds possible near the coast. Winds N 25 to 35 km/h turning W/NW 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 18.
Forecast for Kwinana PO Boxes (32.2477°S, 115.8134°E, 32m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 14° 13° 10° 12° 8° 10° 13° Maximum 16° 13° 15° 15° 17° 19° 17° Chance of rain 70% 70% 70% 40% 20% 30% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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)23
(km/h)40
(km/h)39
(km/h)7
(km/h)16
(km/h)8
(km/h)11
(km/h)12
(km/h)9
(km/h)17
(km/h)15
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction NW NW W WSW SW W S SSW E E ENE NE NE N Relative humidity 88% 83% 71% 67% 77% 65% 85% 69% 83% 58% 67% 45% 60% 70% Dew point 14°C 13°C 8°C 7°C 8°C 9°C 11°C 10°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Kwinana PO Boxes (32.2477°S, 115.8134°E, 32m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:40am WST 7:06am WST 5:41pm WST 6:06pm WST 11:30am WST 12:56am WST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Aug 09 Last quarter Aug 16 New moon Aug 23 First quarter Aug 31 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West, South West and South Coastal districts
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West, South West and South Coastal districts
- Gale Warning for Perth, Bunbury Geographe, Leeuwin & Albany coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days