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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 1:24 am Tuesday, 14 July 2020.

A cold front is crossing the southwest of the State this morning and conditions will ease during the day.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front lies near the line Mandurah to Pemberton and will move east over southwest WA this morning, continuing into the Goldfields during the afternoon and evening.
DAMAGING WINDS 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 and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY, particularly in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are occurring coastal areas between Perth and the Southwest Capes and may occur over the warning area, including the Perth Metropolitan area early this morning. Conditions will ease by 8am although squally thunderstorms and small hail may persist until early Tuesday afternoon southwest of a line from Bunbury to Bremer Bay.
Locally DANGEROUS WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are possible with the passage of the front, southwest of a line from Mandurah to Walpole, and could cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY in localised areas.
Heavy rainfall is possible in the Lower West and South West Districts.
Tides will be higher than expected between Kalbarri and Albany, particularly during this morning.
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS are likely which could cause BEACH EROSION between Bunbury and Walpole today.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Perth, Augusta, Dunsborough, Harvey, Lancelin, Walpole and Yanchep.
This is typical weather for this time of the year but winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.
A wind gust of 102 km/h was recorded at Busselton Jetty at 11:46 pm WST 13 July.

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 4:30 am AWST Tuesday.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 10:00 PM WST on Monday 13 July 2020
for the period until midnight WST Tuesday 14 July 2020

Wind Warnings for Monday 13 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast and Albany Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Kimberley Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 14 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Geraldton Coast and Eucla Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 am WST Tuesday.
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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
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 09:35 PM WST on Monday 13 July 2020

Warnings for Tuesday 14 July

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

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