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.
Forecast
Nirimba (32.6337°S, 115.779°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of showers, becoming less likely during this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during the morning and afternoon with gusty winds. Winds W 25 to 35 km/h turning S/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 17.
Forecast for Nirimba (32.6337°S, 115.779°E, 1m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 11° 7° 11° 10° 10° 9° 9° Maximum 15° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 19° Chance of rain 90% 30% 30% 10% 20% 5% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate 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 26
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(km/h)Wind direction W WSW NE W E SW ENE WNW SE SW SSE SE ESE ESE Relative humidity 71% 79% 83% 65% 83% 71% 85% 66% 87% 70% 77% 55% 72% 53% Dew point 8°C 9°C 8°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 8°C 8°C 8°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Nirimba (32.6337°S, 115.779°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:27am WST 6:53am WST 5:50pm WST 6:15pm WST 11:27pm WST 10:03am WST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Full moon Sep 10 -
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