Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for WA
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Cancellation Severe Weather Warning
For people in Lower West, South West, South Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt districts.
Issued at 10:52 am Tuesday, 11 June 2019.
A strong westerly flow over southern WA is gradually easing.
Weather Situation: A cold front is moving eastwards across the south of the State.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in WA.
Squally showers, isolated thunderstorms and small hail will continue today, particularly near the south coast. However, damaging winds are no longer expected.
Dangerous surf conditions are continuing and could cause beach erosion between Shark Bay and Albany throughout Tuesday, with conditions easing Wednesday morning. Refer to the latest Coastal Waters Forecast for more details.
Further cold fronts are expected to move across southern WA over the next few days, however they are not expected to produce any more severe weather.
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.
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