Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Greater Perth area
28 MARCH 2026 08:57 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Greater Perth area.
Issued at 8:57 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall continues in persistent showers and isolated storms near Mandurah.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Greater Perth
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:55 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Mandurah and Ravenswood. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Pinjarra by 9:55 am.
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 10:00 am.
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.
