A SEVERE weather warning remains in place as a severe storm approaches the Mandurah coastline.
The storm follows what was almost the hottest September day on record on Saturday, with the mercury tipping 27.7°c at 1.30pm.
It wasn't enough for to eclipse the 2012 record hottest September day of 28.2°c and not the predicted 29°c.
Locals did however, experience one of the hottest September nights on record with the temperature only dipping to 17.8°c at 2.30am Sunday morning.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Sunday's severe storm will hit the region from 9am this morning.
"The passage of a cold front during Sunday morning may produce damaging winds to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in damage to homes and property," the warning says.
"The potential for damaging winds will ease by midday Sunday but moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue until late afternoon.
"This is typical weather for this time of the year but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous."
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams if caught outside, close 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 and to be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
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