Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 10:57 am Saturday, 17 August 2024.

Heavy falls possible from Geographe Bay to Mandurah, easing during the early afternoon.

Weather Situation: A slow-moving cold front is impacting the west coast and bringing areas of rain and thunderstorms to coastal areas and adjacent inland parts of the southwest this morning, which will ease during the early afternoon as the front moves further inland.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible between Cape Naturaliste and Mandurah during this morning. 6 hourly rainfall totals may reach up to 60 mm in isolated areas.

Rainfall is expected to ease in the warning area during the early afternoon.

A low pressure system will deepen to the south of the state overnight and is likely to remain close to the coast during Sunday. A separate Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds has been issued for this event for parts of the South West, South Coastal and Great Southern districts. Refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warning
s/ for more details.

A Flood Warning is also current for parts of the South West.

Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Dunsborough and Harvey.

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.