Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Goldfields and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 2:57 pm Friday, 26 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts over the South East Coastal district, approaching Esperance.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed in a hot and unstable atmosphere around a surface trough that extends through southeastern parts of the South West Land Division. Severe thunderstorms are moving quickly to the southeast and will continue throughout the afternoon as the trough moves eastwards and eventually reaching Esperance later in the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Norseman and Salmon Gums.

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.