Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Goldfields and South Interior districts.

Issued at 6:10 pm Sunday, 22 April 2018.

Weather Situation:
A line of thunderstorms is moving eastwards across the interior of WA. Some of these thunderstorms may be severe during this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds to 100 kilometres per hour in the warning area over the next 2 to 3 hours. Locations which may be affected include Warburton.

Gruyere Airport reported a wind gust of 102 kilometres per hour at 5:54 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.


The next warning is due to be issued by 9:10 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.