Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 12:38 pm Tuesday, 28 May 2024.

Isolated thunderstorms are moving east from about Jurien Bay to Northam.

Weather Situation: A cold front is generating a line of thunderstorms with embedded isolated severe activity from about Jurien Bay to Northam, with a general eastward trajectory this afternoon.

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 Moora, Northam, Dowerin, Eneabba, Jurien Bay and Wongan Hills.

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.