Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Coastal, Great Southern and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 7:34 pm Tuesday, 28 November 2023.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy falls continuing in the southwest.

Weather Situation: A trough of low pressure, combined with instability under an upper trough and high levels of moisture are producing severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Hyden, Jerramungup, Kondinin, Lake Grace and Lake King.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South West and Central Wheat Belt districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

43.6mm rainfall in 2 hours to 5:30pm WST was recorded at Lake Muir.

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.