Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Lower West, South Coastal, Great Southern,
Central Wheat Belt and South East Coastal districts.
Issued at 4:06 pm Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continue in the Great Southern, South
Coastal, the Lower West and the Central Wheat Belt this
afternoon.
A very moist and unstable airmass supported by an upper trough, is
generating severe thunderstorms.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Corrigin, Jerramungup, Kellerberrin, Kondinin,
Lake Grace and Rockingham.
Large hail (3-4 cm) has been observed at Wagin at 2:30 pm.
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.
03/Jun/2025 08:10 AM