Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:31 am Tuesday, 9 July 2024.
Damaging wind gusts developing over parts of the southwest today.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is forecast to cross southwestern parts of the state today and produce gusty showers and isolated thunderstorms ahead and along the system. These conditions will ease into the evening as the cold front moves towards the east and weakens.

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely over parts of the South West, tending possible while extending over the Lower West, Great Southern, South Coastal districts, including the Perth metropolitan area, during the afternoon. Conditions are expected to ease over parts of the South West during the late afternoon period and through remaining parts of the warning area during the evening.
This is typical weather for this time of year.

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Perth.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.