Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central West, Lower West, Central Wheat
Belt and Gascoyne districts.
Issued at 6:12 pm Saturday, 13 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorm to the east of Watheroo and inland of the
Central West.
Weather Situation:
A trough running inland of the west coast is triggering isolated
severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Northam, Dowerin, Toodyay, Wongan Hills and Yalgoo.
Watheroo recorded 21.4mm in 30minutes to 4:45pm.
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 9:15 pm Saturday.
13/Jan/2024 10:40 AM