Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Greater Perth area.

Issued at 1:13 pm Saturday, 13 August 2022.

A band of showers and thunderstorms that may produce damaging wind gusts.

DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Greater Perth
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near waters west of Secret Harbour and waters west of Golden Bay. These thunderstorms are moving towards the south to southeast. They are forecast to affect Secret Harbour, Keralup and Stake Hill by 1:35 pm and Nambeelup, North Dandalup and Pinjarra by 2:05 pm.
Damaging winds are likely.
Showers and thunderstorms are producing damaging wind gusts. Individual shower/thunderstorms are moving rapidly towards the southeast at around 60 km/h.

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Greater Perth district.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:15 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
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 12:49 pm Saturday, 13 August 2022.

A band of showers and thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts within the Perth region.

Weather Situation
A cold front is generating a band of showers and thunderstorms that may produce damaging wind gusts this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Perth, Harvey, Scarborough and Yanchep.
111 km/h Rottnest Island

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 3:50 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 10:00 AM WST on Saturday 13 August 2022
for the period until midnight WST Sunday 14 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Saturday 13 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 14 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Saturday.
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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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