Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central West and parts of Gascoyne, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 10:06 am Monday, 28 March 2022.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through central western parts of the state today.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are expected to develop in a humid airmass to the east of a trough down the west coast today, supported by an upper trough to the west of the state. Isolated thunderstorms are already occurring in the warning area, and activity is expected to increase from mid-afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Meekatharra, Merredin, Moora, Mount Magnet, Northam and Yalgoo.
Carnamah East reported about 20 mm of rainfall in the 30 minutes to 6:30am.

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.