Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior
districts.
Issued at 3:50 pm Tuesday, 14 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms continue in the far southeast of the
state.
Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed along a
surface trough that extends through the eastern Goldfields and
Southern Interior. Storms are moving to the east and southeast, and
may move into the Eucla later in the afternoon and early
evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Rawlinna.
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 07:54 AM