Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:19 pm Friday, 1 May 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms in the far west of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough in the far west of the state to produce isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cook.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Move cars under cover or away from trees.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.