Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for WA
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Greater Perth
for Greater Perth area.
Issued at 3:11 pm Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - greater perth for the following areas:
Greater Perth
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Greater Perth. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Lake Chittering observed 28 mm in 30 min to 12:35 pm
Millendon reported a 94 km/h wind gust at 12:51 pm
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Greater Perth district.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.