Severe Storm Warning Sparks Urgent Safety Advice Across Western WA
Here’s what’s happening right now with the weather in Western Australia, and why residents have been urged to act quickly. A strong storm warning was issued earlier in the day, and people across several regions were told to take immediate steps to stay safe. The Bureau of Meteorology released the alert just before 11am on Wednesday, and it was directed at communities in places like Northam, Dowerin, Gingin, Wongan Hills, Armadale and Beverley. The message was very clear: severe weather was expected, and preparations needed to be made right away.
According to the alert, damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall were forecast to develop from late morning and continue through the afternoon. It was stressed that these winds could cause damage to homes and property. Because of that, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services advised residents to secure outdoor items—things like furniture, trampolines, and anything loose enough to be lifted and thrown by sudden gusts.
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By early afternoon, around 12:30pm, there was some good news. The warning was cancelled for the South West, Upper Great Southern, Midwest Gascoyne and even the Perth metro area. But other regions weren’t in the clear yet. Merredin, Dowerin, Cunderdin, Kellerberrin and Mukinbudin remained under the storm warning zone, with the potential for severe conditions to continue.
The Bureau explained that a trough combined with an embedded low-pressure system was moving along the west coast, creating the perfect environment for thunderstorm activity. The most intense conditions were expected to hit between late morning and the afternoon before easing. Fortunately, the forecast suggested that this was likely to be a one-day event. By Thursday, partly sunny skies were expected to return, and temperatures around 27°C were predicted for Perth. Most areas would see an improvement, though the Hills region might still get a few lingering drops.
The broader weather outlook for the week shows a mix of sunshine and occasional cloud cover. After Wednesday’s thunderstorms, Thursday and Friday are expected to be sunny. The weekend will bring partly sunny skies on both Saturday and Monday, with more bright conditions on Sunday. Tuesday continues the trend with partly sunny weather.
Overall, it’s been a dramatic shift—from storm alerts urging fast action, to a quick return of calm conditions across Perth and much of Western WA. But for those still in the affected areas, the advice remains the same: stay alert, stay prepared, and take steps to keep yourself and your property safe when severe weather is forecast.
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