Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Forecast District.
Issued at 5:02 pm Tuesday, 6 February 2024.
Severe thunderstorms developing in the northwest this
afternoon.
Weather Situation: A moist airmass and a surface convergence line
combine to generate severe thunderstorms this afternoon and into
the evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Richmond.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger
asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes
out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be
identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are
dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has
passed.
06/Feb/2024 07:17 AM