Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Goldfields, Central Wheat Belt and Great Southern districts.

Issued at 1:07 pm Friday, 25 September 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about southern parts of the WA this afternoon

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms have developed east of a trough and in a favourable environment for them to turn severe this afternoon. These storms are likely to persist about the area this afternoon and into this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Laverton, Leonora, Kambalda and Zanthus.

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.