Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 09:34 PM WST on Sunday 20 September 2020

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the South East Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts and parts of the South Coastal and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Lower West and South West forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Lower West and South West forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Monday.

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of South East Coastal district.

Issued at 4:13 pm Sunday, 20 September 2020.

Damaging winds are possible across the Esperance Coast as a deep low passes through the Southern Ocean.

Weather Situation
A deep low is moving through the Southern Ocean, bringing the potential for damaging winds about the South East Coastal District.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South East Coastal
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible within the warning area and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are possible into early this evening across the warning area.
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which could cause BEACH EROSION are likely between Cape Naturaliste and Israelite Bay.
Thunderstorms and small hail are also possible.
Locations which may be affected include Esperance and Israelite Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South Coastal District and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Severe weather has also contracted out of western parts of the South East Coastal District.
This is typical weather for this time of year, however, winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.
A wind gust of 93 km//h was recorded at Ongerup at 1:36pm.
A wind gust of 83 km/h was recorded at Esperance at 3:16pm.
Conditions in the warning area should gradually ease during this evening.
Cancellation for the following areas:
South Coastal

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.