Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for South West, South Coastal and Great Southern districts. Issued at 4:47 pm Sunday, 18 August 2024. Severe weather has eased across southwestern WA. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: South West, South Coastal and Great Southern Severe weather is no longer occurring in WA. Moderate rainfall and gusty winds will continue to ease during this evening as a low pressure system moves slowly to the east. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 48.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Woonanup in the 6 hours to 11:30 am 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Nyabing at 11:45 am 48.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kendenup West in the 6 hours to 12:55 pm 45.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Sunny Glen in the 6 hours to 2:55 pm 62.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mount Barker in the 6 hours to 3:40 pm 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 132500. 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.