Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Goldfields district.
Issued at 5:59 pm Sunday, 22 October 2023.
Isolated damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms over the southern
Goldfields.
Weather Situation:
A cold front crossing southern WA is triggering thunderstorm in
the warm air ahead of the front, leading to gusty storms this
evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours.
A 93 km/h gust was recorded at Kalgoorlie at 4:47pm
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.
22/Oct/2023 10:08 AM