Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West, South West,
South Coastal, Great Southern, Central Wheat Belt and parts of
Pilbara, Goldfields and South East Coastal districts.
Issued at 11:27 am Sunday, 24 May 2020.
Widespread severe weather likely over western parts of WA with
dangerous weather in some parts.
Weather Situation:
A tropical system is combining with a cold front and trough to
produce a vigorous weather system that will affect the length of
the west coast during today and Monday. A deep low pressure system
is expected to pass near the South West of the state tonight and
early Monday morning. There is the possibility of other lows
forming along the trough as it impacts the west coast north of
Jurien Bay during today. Dangerous weather may occur in some parts,
particularly in the vicinity of the lows.
WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts
to around 100 km/h are likely and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND
PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are occurring in coastal areas between
Onslow and Lancelin, including Geraldton, Exmouth, Carnarvon and
Denham. DAMAGING WINDS will extend to southwest of a line from
Onslow to Meekatharra to Kalgoorlie to Esperance, including the
Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton and Albany
during this afternoon and evening.
Locally DANGEROUS WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts
of around 130 km/h are possible near the low pressure systems
during this afternoon along the west coast north of Jurien Bay.
DANGEROUS WINDS are possible overnight and Monday morning southwest
of a line Perth to Bremer Bay. DANGEROUS WINDS could cause
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR
DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
Winds are expected to ease across the Pilbara and Gascoyne coast
overnight tonight.
HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible
northwest of a line from Kalbarri to Onslow during today with
isolated rainfall totals to around 100mm. HEAVY RAINFALL may also
occur southwest of a line from Kalbarri to Albany from this
afternoon with isolated rainfall totals to around 70mm.
Residents in coastal areas between Exmouth and Augusta are
specifically warned of the
POTENTIAL OF A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE. Tides are likely to rise
SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE THE NORMAL HIGH TIDE MARK with DAMAGING WAVES
and DANGEROUS FLOODING.
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS are likely which could cause SIGNIFICANT
BEACH EROSION. DAMAGING SURF is expected to continue for coastal
parts between Denham and Israelite Bay into Tuesday.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury,
Busselton, Carnarvon, Esperance, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalbarri,
Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River,
Meekatharra, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Mount Magnet, Narrogin,
Norseman, Northam, Onslow and Perth.
The following wind gusts have been recorded:
107 km/h at North Island (offshore from Geraldton) at
9.54am.
96 km/h at Geraldton airport at 11.04am.
The high tide at Busselton peaked at 1.9m at 10.15am, 0.5m above
the predicted tide.
The high tide at Fremantle peaked at 1.7m at 10.45am, 0.4m above
the predicted tide.
The high tide at Jurien Bay peaked at 1.7m at 10.45am, 0.4m above
the predicted tide.
The high tide at Bunbury peaked at 1.5m at 10.45am, 0.4m above the
predicted tide.
This is a rare event for WA particularly due to the extent of the
area affected and the possibility of multiple areas of dangerous
weather.
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.
24/May/2020 01:36 PM