Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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For people in Eucla and parts of South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 10:32 am Monday, 1 June 2026.

Damaging winds possible for southeast of the state today.

Weather Situation: A deep and intense low pressure system is moving east along the southern coast this morning. The system brought a significant burst of damaging to destructive winds to western and southern parts of the South West Land Division on Sunday night. As the low moves east today, the risk of damaging winds has shifted towards southeastern WA, and is expected to ease overnight tonight.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible over southern and southeastern parts of the state today. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Eucla, Eyre, Forrest, Israelite Bay and Cocklebiddy.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Goldfields, South Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

A broad area of sustained winds greater than 63 km/h were observed, and multiple wind gusts of greater than 100 km/h were recorded across the south and southwest of the state on Sunday, including locations such as Mandurah, Ravensthorpe, Jandakot, Mount Barker, Bussleton Jetty, and the SW Capes.

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.