Perth braces for soaking as storms sweep WA
Western Australia is preparing for another round of wild winter weather, with Perth set to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and colder days as a strong cold front moves across the region. Forecasts have pointed to a very active couple of days, and residents are being urged to get ready for a significant soaking.
The system is expected to cross southwest WA on Tuesday, bringing with it severe thunderstorms, widespread showers, and bursts of heavy rainfall. Models have suggested that the South West could receive between 50 and 80 millimetres of rain, while Perth and surrounding areas may see totals ranging from 20 to 40 millimetres over Tuesday and Wednesday. Some thunderstorms could also be accompanied by damaging winds, and even small hail is not being ruled out.
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For Perth, this week’s downpour adds to what has already been a very wet winter. So far in August, more than 110 millimetres of rain has been recorded, and with more wet days ahead, the city looks set to exceed its long-term August average of 122.7 millimetres. If that happens, it will mark the third consecutive month of above-average rainfall, something that has not occurred in nearly three decades.
The Bureau of Meteorology has highlighted that Tuesday will likely bring the heaviest rain, with the possibility of thunderstorms developing from early in the morning. Winds are also forecast to strengthen, shifting from northerly gusts into stronger north-westerlies as the system passes through. Wednesday should remain unsettled, with showers continuing, though rainfall amounts are expected to be lighter compared to Tuesday’s burst.
Temperatures are also on track to drop once the cold front passes. Perth’s daytime highs will dip below 20 degrees midweek, with overnight lows expected to fall as low as 8 degrees by Thursday. A colder air mass, settling in with a high-pressure system, will ease the showers from late in the week but deliver crisp mornings across much of the region. By the weekend, conditions are expected to stabilise, with partly cloudy skies forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
This string of wet months has reminded many just how changeable WA winters can be. While the rain is welcome for water storage and the environment, the sudden bursts of heavy downpours and the risk of severe storms have created challenges for residents, from traffic delays to property damage. People across Perth and the South West are being encouraged to check forecasts regularly, secure outdoor items, and stay alert for any warnings that may be issued as the system unfolds.
For now, it seems umbrellas and raincoats will remain close at hand, as Perth heads into yet another spell of unsettled and stormy weather.
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