Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western Forecast District.

Issued at 8:25 pm Thursday, 7 May 2026.

Showers resulting in heavy rainfall about elevated terrain.

Weather Situation: A vigorously southwesterly airstream is resulting in an increase in shower activity about elevated terrain for parts of the Western district resulting in locally heavy rainfall.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Rosebery.

31.4 mm of rainfall recorded at Mount Read in the 2 hours to 8pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.