Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central West and parts of Gascoyne, Lower West and
Central Wheat Belt districts.
Issued at 12:31 pm Saturday, 26 March 2022.
Severe thunderstorms to become more extensive over areas from
Gascoyne Junction to Corrigin.
Weather Situation: A trough is combining with a strong upper
trough and low to produce extensive thunderstorm activity across
parts of western WA today. Thunderstorm activity is expected to
extend eastward later this afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Merredin, Moora, Mount Magnet, Northam, Morawa, Mullewa,
Paynes Find, Wongan Hills and Yalgoo.
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.

26/Mar/2022 03:38 PM