Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 7:09 am Wednesday, 28 August 2024.
Damaging winds to develop over southwestern parts of the state from Thursday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front approaching southwestern WA will bring a vigorous westerly flow with it, with gusty showery conditions expected over parts of the South West Land Division from early Thursday morning.

Westerly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 to 100 km/h are possible over coastal parts of the South West and Lower West districts as far north as Rockingham from early Thursday morning. Gusty conditions will expand over the remaining warning area, with isolated DAMAGING WIND GUSTS reaching 90 km/h inland as the front moves across the southwest on Thursday afternoon.

Conditions are expected to ease inland into Thursday evening, and over coastal areas by late Thursday evening.
This is typical weather for this time of year.

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Esperance, Mandurah, Margaret River and Mount Barker.

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 132 500.