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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Lower West district.

Issued at 7:40 am Wednesday, 17 August 2022.

The threat of damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms has eased over the Lower West district.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Lower West
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in WA.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
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.
A 103km/h gust was recorded at Rottnest Island airport at 5.20am.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.