Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of South East Coastal district.
Issued at 8:34 am Tuesday, 14 November 2023.
Thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall and large hail moving
south through the South East Coastal district.
Weather Situation: An upper low over southwest WA combined with a
surface trough over central parts is producing severe thunderstorms
over the far south of the state.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Esperance and Salmon Gums.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Goldfields and
Great Southern districts and the warning for these districts is
CANCELLED.
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.
14/Nov/2023 12:40 AM