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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Lower West district.

Issued at 8:59 am Wednesday, 17 August 2022.

Damaging wind gusts possible with thunderstorms over the Lower West district.

Weather Situation
A vigorous westerly flow in the wake of a trough is generating squally showers and thunderstorms.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Lower West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mandurah, Perth, Rockingham, Rottnest Island, Scarborough and Yanchep.
A 105km/h gust was recorded at Rottnest Island airport at 8.40am.
A 91km/h gust was recorded at Garden Island at 6.35am.
A 94km/h gust was recorded at Rottnest Island airport at 6.13am.
A 96km/h gust was recorded at Swanbourne at 5.30am.
A 98km/h gust was recorded at Garden Island at 5.34am.

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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:00 pm.
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

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 05:21 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:
Perth Local Waters, Gascoyne Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast and Albany Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast, Leeuwin 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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