Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 8:06 pm Thursday, 2 May 2024.

Severe thunderstorms have eased across the southwest.

Weather Situation
A trough ahead of an approaching cold front is continuing to generate showers and thunderstorms across the southwest, although no longer severe.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
66 mm was recorded in the 3 hours to 5:45pm at Brookdale Siding.
45.4 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 1:05pm at Mount William.
42 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 12:25pm at Harvey.
33.2 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 12:40pm at Dingo Road.
37.2 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 11:40am at Worsley.
61.6 mm was recorded in the 3 hours to 11:35am at Brunswick Junction.
64.6 mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 7:50am at Wilydowns.
55.8 mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 8am at Harman South Road.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 8:06 pm Thursday, 2 May 2024.

Severe thunderstorms have eased across the southwest.

Weather Situation
A trough ahead of an approaching cold front is continuing to generate showers and thunderstorms across the southwest, although no longer severe.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Lower West, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
66 mm was recorded in the 3 hours to 5:45pm at Brookdale Siding.
45.4 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 1:05pm at Mount William.
42 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 12:25pm at Harvey.
33.2 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 12:40pm at Dingo Road.
37.2 mm was recorded in the 1 hour to 11:40am at Worsley.
61.6 mm was recorded in the 3 hours to 11:35am at Brunswick Junction.
64.6 mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 7:50am at Wilydowns.
55.8 mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 8am at Harman South Road.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.