Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lower West, South West and Great Southern districts.

Issued at 3:31 pm Thursday, 6 June 2024.

VERY DANGEROUS STORMS WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS.

Weather Situation: A cold front moving onshore in southwest WA is producing strong fast-moving thunderstorms with intense rainfall and possible destructive wind gusts.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Collie, Mandurah, Harvey, Pinjarra and Rockingham.

49.4 MM WAS RECORDED IN 1 HOUR TO 2:44PM AT PAYNEDALE.

37.2MM IN 1 HOUR TO 2:39PM AT RAVENSCLIFFE

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.