Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gascoyne, Central West, Central Wheat Belt and Lower West districts.

Issued at 3:47 pm Sunday, 24 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms are occurring about Central West and Gascoyne this afternoon.

Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are occurring in the the Central West this afternoon with heavy rainfall, moving southeast towards the Central Wheat Belt. Further inland faster moving thunderstorms presenting a damaging wind risk about the Gascoyne.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moora, Mount Magnet, Dalwallinu, Dowerin, Morawa, Mullewa, Paynes Find, Wongan Hills and Yalgoo.

25.4 mm was recorded at Yuna in the 30 minutes to 3:09 pm AWST.

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.