Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Goldfields and South Interior districts.

Issued at 5:25 pm Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are moving east across the interior this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A warm northerly flow is increasing the moisture over the interior of the state, leading to the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Laverton, Leinster and Leonora.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gascoyne district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.