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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 10:03 AM WST on Friday 29 May 2020
for the period until midnight WST Saturday 30 May 2020

Wind Warnings for Friday 29 May
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Eucla Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 30 May
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Perth Coast and Bunbury Geographe Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Abnormally High Tides

for Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of Great Southern districts.

Issued at 8:05 am Friday, 29 May 2020.

Potential for severe weather over southwest parts of WA during Friday.

Weather Situation
A cold front will move through southwest parts of WA during this morning and afternoon. A pool of cold air behind the front will move over the south coast this evening. This front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday.
DAMAGING WINDS and ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible, particularly in coastal parts south of Mandurah, and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are possible southwest of a line from Mandurah to Albany extending to Perth and Bremer Bay around midday. Conditions will ease from the west during the evening and overnight.
Squally thunderstorms are possible throughout the warning area with the passage of the front with small hail also possible south of Bunbury to Katanning, behind the front this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL is possible with the passage of the cold front. Rainfall totals of 40 to 50mm are possible in the Perth hills and parts of the Southwest District. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could reduce visibility and make driving conditions hazardous.
Tides will be higher than expected between Yanchep and Mandurah. Tides between Mandurah and Albany are likely to rise ABOVE THE NORMAL HIGH TIDE MARK with VERY ROUGH SEAS and POTENTIAL FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS are possible which could cause BEACH EROSION about the Southwest Capes and along the south coast to Albany.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
This is typical weather for this time of the year this front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday, but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.

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 5:00 pm AWST Friday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 03:20 AM WST on Friday 29 May 2020

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

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST Friday.