Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Central Wheat Belt and South Interior districts.
Issued at 2:30 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms developing through central parts of the state.
Weather Situation
An unstable airmass to the east of a low pressure system and surface trough is driving thunderstorm activity through central parts of the state this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Laverton, Leinster, Leonora and Menzies.
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 5:30 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
Paynes Find (29.2603°S, 117.689°E, 341m AMSL) Paynes Find,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Paynes Find 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the far NE, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the E. Winds W/SW 20 to 30 km/h tending S/SW 25 to 35 km/h during the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Paynes Find (29.2603°S, 117.689°E, 341m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 22° 23° 24° 25° 26° 24° 23° Maximum 40° 38° 39° 36° 39° 37° 35° Chance of rain 10% 60% 60% 40% 40% 40% 40% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High High - - - 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 11
(km/h)15
(km/h)30
(km/h)19
(km/h)30
(km/h)23
(km/h)27
(km/h)19
(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)12
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)17
(km/h)Wind direction N W E E ENE ENE ENE ENE NE NW S SW SSE SE Relative humidity 34% 13% 39% 21% 31% 21% 23% 21% 26% 19% 39% 24% 42% 28% Dew point 14°C 7°C 14°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 8°C 11°C 12°C 12°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C First light 4:36am 4:36am 4:37am 4:37am 4:37am 4:38am 4:38am Sunrise 5:03am 5:03am 5:04am 5:04am 5:04am 5:05am 5:05am Sunset 7:02pm 7:03pm 7:04pm 7:04pm 7:05pm 7:06pm 7:06pm Last light 7:29pm 7:30pm 7:31pm 7:31pm 7:32pm 7:33pm 7:33pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Paynes Find (29.2603°S, 117.689°E, 341m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter 4:36am WST 5:03am WST 7:02pm WST 7:29pm WST 12:12am WST 12:17pm WST 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 Paynes Find sun & moon times
FridayFirst light4:36am
WSTSunrise5:03am
WSTSunset7:02pm
WSTLast light7:29pm
WSTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseFri
12:12am
WSTMoon setFri
12:17pm
WSTLast quarterLast quarter Fri
Dec 12
New moonNew moon Sat
Dec 20
First quarterFirst quarter Sun
Dec 28
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 2:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAFri 2:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields, Central Wheat Belt and South Interior districts.
Issued at 2:30 pm Friday, 12 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms developing through central parts of the state.
Weather Situation
An unstable airmass to the east of a low pressure system and surface trough is driving thunderstorm activity through central parts of the state this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, South Interior and Central Wheat Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Laverton, Leinster, Leonora and Menzies.
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 5:30 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.Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Saturday 13 December 2025Fri 1:37pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:37 PM WST on Friday 12 December 2025
Valid for Friday 12 December 2025 to Monday 15 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Interior
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties over the Gascoyne.
Maximum temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties over southwestern districts.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to shift towards the southwest, intensify over the weekend, and persist over southern WA into next week.
Severe heatwave conditions over the South Interior have eased, however low intensity heatwave conditions may linger for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include the Perth Metropolitan Area, Collie, Gingin, Katanning, Meekatharra, Manjimup, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Wagin and Yanchep.
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