Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Lower West and parts of Central West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 3:33 pm Friday, 8 August 2025.

Heavy rain possible about parts of the western districts on Saturday afternoon.

Weather Situation
A rainband with embedded thunderstorms is expected to approach from the northwest and stall about the Lower West during Saturday afternoon. The trough will clear to the north through the evening, and a weak cold front will follow in its wake.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the Lower West, including Perth, southern parts of the Central West, and far western parts of the Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Saturday morning and into early evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 to 45 mm are likely, and isolated totals of 70 mm are possible.
Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Saturday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Perth, Gingin, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Badgingarra, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, Armadale, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Joondalup 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 Friday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Lower West and parts of Central West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 3:33 pm Friday, 8 August 2025.

Heavy rain possible about parts of the western districts on Saturday afternoon.

Weather Situation
A rainband with embedded thunderstorms is expected to approach from the northwest and stall about the Lower West during Saturday afternoon. The trough will clear to the north through the evening, and a weak cold front will follow in its wake.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the Lower West, including Perth, southern parts of the Central West, and far western parts of the Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Saturday morning and into early evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 to 45 mm are likely, and isolated totals of 70 mm are possible.
Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Saturday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Perth, Gingin, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Badgingarra, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, Armadale, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Joondalup 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 Friday.
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.