Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Greater Perth area.
Issued at 3:46 pm Thursday, 2 May 2024.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain to impact Mandurah.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Greater Perth
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near waters west of Falcon and waters west of Dawesville. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Mandurah, Halls Head and North Yunderup by 4:10 pm and San Remo, Nambeelup and Stake Hill by 4:40 pm.
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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Greater Perth district.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:50 pm.
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.
Forecast
Gwelup (31.8701°S, 115.7924°E, 23m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds N/NE 15 to 20 km/h turning W/NW in the middle of the day.
Forecast for Gwelup (31.8701°S, 115.7924°E, 23m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 18° 17° 13° 12° 12° 12° 14° Maximum 26° 23° 23° 22° 22° 24° 25° Chance of rain 60% 10% 5% 10% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction NNE NW SSW SW SSE SSW SE SW ESE SW ESE SSE E ESE Relative humidity 69% 72% 78% 59% 76% 58% 73% 58% 79% 61% 77% 49% 70% 41% Dew point 17°C 18°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 11°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 12°C 12°C 11°C 10°C -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Greater Perth area
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Greater Perth area
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Gwelup (31.8701°S, 115.7924°E, 23m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:24am WST 6:49am WST 5:38pm WST 6:03pm WST 2:04pm WST Waning crescent New moon May 08 First quarter May 15 Full moon May 23 Last quarter May 31 -
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