Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Wheat Belt district.

Issued at 1:16 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about parts the Central Wheat Belt.

Weather Situation: A trough and an embedded low-pressure system are moving across the west coast. Severe thunderstorm activity associated with these features is forecast for today, persisting through the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Wheat Belt district. Locations which may be affected include Merredin and Bruce Rock.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Wheat Belt district. Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Beacon, Bruce Rock and Mukinbudin.

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.