Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in South Coastal and parts of South East Coastal and
Great Southern districts.
Issued at 8:27 am Monday, 13 June 2022.
Damaging winds across southern WA.
Weather Situation: A deep low southeast of Albany is generating
damaging winds across parts of southern WA. This low will track
eastward parallel the southern coast during today and gradually
weaken.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around
100 km/h are likely along coastal parts parts of southern WA. Over
inland parts, strong westerly winds with
DAMAGING gusts over 90 km/h are possible.
Damaging winds about the Southwest district have eased in the past
few hours.
Expect conditions to ease from the west through the day, and ease
throughout the warning area by this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance,
Katanning, Mount Barker, Ravensthorpe and Walpole.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West district
and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.

13/Jun/2022 10:33 AM