Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 10:00 AM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
for the period until midnight WST Thursday 18 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Geraldton Coast and Lancelin Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Perth Coast and Bunbury Geographe Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Swan River
Issued at 07:58 AM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT WALYUNGA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Rainfall over the past few days across the Swan and Avon River catchments, has caused river level rises along the tributaries of the upper Swan River. Minor flooding is occurring at Walyunga with further rises expected over the next few days as upstream floodwaters arrive. No significant flooding is expected further downstream along the Swan River.
Further showers and thunderstorms are expected over the catchment area during Wednesday easing later in the day.

Swan River upstream of Walyunga:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Swan River to Walyunga.
The Swan River at Walyunga is currently at 3.52 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Swan River at Walyunga is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) for the next few days with further rises likely as floodwaters arrive from the Avon River upstream.

Swan River downstream of Walyunga:
No flooding is expected downstream of Walyunga.

Flood Safety Advice:
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.}
Community information is available from DFES at www.emergency.wa.gov.au
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST on Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Brockman River at Tanamerah,1.42,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Brockman River at Yalliawirra,1.62,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Wooroloo Brook at Karls Ranch,1.26,Steady,07:05 AM WED 17/08/22
Swan River at Walyunga,3.52,Steady,07:05 AM WED 17/08/22
Ellen Brook at Railway Parade,1.02,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Darkin River at Pine Plantation,0.88,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Helene River at Poison Lease,1.15,Steady,07:10 AM WED 17/08/22
Helena Brook at Trew Road,0.58,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Jane Brook at National Park,0.47,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Swan River at Meadow Street Bridge,1.19,Steady,07:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Barrack Street Jetty,1.42,Steady,07:11 AM WED 17/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 07:21 AM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT BEVERLEY BRIDGE DURING WEDNESDAY
Rainfall totals of 40 - 60 mm have been recorded over the catchment area in the past 36 hours causing river level rises and localised minor to moderate flooding across the catchment area.

Avon River to Beverley:
Minor flooding is expected along the Avon River to Beverley Bridge. Moderate flood levels are easing upstream on the Avon River at Boyagarra Road.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is currently at 1.40 metres and rising below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) late Wednesday morning and remain around the minor flooding level into Thursday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.}
Community information is available from DFES at https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:30 am WST on Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Yilgarn River at Gairders Crossing,0.78,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Lockhart River at Kwolyn Hill,0.71,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Yenyening Lakes at Qualandary Crossing,2.12,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Beverley Bridge,1.40,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Dale River at Waterhatch Bridge,2.39,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at York,1.74,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Northam Weir,0.55,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River North at Frenches,1.94,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River at Odriscolls Farm,1.17,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Toodyay,2.17,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.