Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts. Issued at 4:54 pm Friday, 4 April 2025. Damaging winds across the Darling Scarp tonight. Weather Situation A ridge building in the Bight is expected to combine with a deepening trough off the west coast to produce a vigorous easterly airstream over parts of southwestern Western Australia this evening and persisting into Saturday morning. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Central West, Lower West and South West Easterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop over the warning area including Perth's eastern suburbs this evening, persisting overnight before easing below warning thresholds by mid-morning Saturday. While easterly winds are typical for this time of year, this event is stronger than usual. Winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. Locations which may be affected include Perth (eastern suburbs), Gingin, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland, Mundaring and Pinjarra. 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 11:00 pm AWST Friday. 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.