Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North West and Central West Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 4:01 pm Thursday, 8 February 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are producing isolated heavy rainfall.
Weather Situation: Moisture and instability to the east of an
inland trough are resulting in the development of severe
thunderstorm activity.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area about the western
Central West and far eastern North West districts over the next
several hours.
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.
08/Feb/2024 06:08 AM