Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal and Great Southern districts.

Issued at 10:46 am Sunday, 1 October 2023.

Damaging wind gust developing about the southwest coast from this evening.

Weather Situation: A cold front approaching the southwest of WA will lead to a risk of damaging wind gusts across coastal areas.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over coastal areas of the South West and South Coastal districts this evening, extending into the South East Coastal and southern parts of the Great Southern district during Monday.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds from the west during Monday afternoon or evening.

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Hopetoun and Walpole.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132