A severe weather warning has been issued as a significant cold front is expected to hit Mandurah and southwest WA on Monday.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms associated with the front may produce damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 kilometres per hour with peak gusts up to 100 kilometres per hour possible that could cause damage to homes and property in localised areas.
Damaging winds may develop about coastal locations of the Lower West and South West districts from 9am on Monday then by 11am extend to inland parts of those districts as well as western parts of the South Coastal and Great Southern districts.
Damaging winds are most likely to occur on or just ahead of the leading edge of the cold front, but thunderstorms, showers and gusty winds will continue through much of Monday morning. Conditions will ease from the west from later on Monday afternoon. Another, stronger cold front will affect the Southwest Land Division during Tuesday afternoon and evening and may produce widespread damaging winds.
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If you live in Lower West, South West and parts of South Coastal and Great Southern districts you need to get ready now for the severe weather coming tomorrow.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Perth.
This is typical weather for this time of year but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.
WHAT TO DO:
DFES has these tips to help you and your family get ready now:
- Store or weigh down loose objects around your home like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury
- Ensure your emergency kit is complete including a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
- Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area
- Move vehicles under cover
- Boat owners should securely moor their boats
- Campers should find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams
- Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephone if there is lightning.
If you are away from home contact family or friends to prepare your property.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:
- If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
- In a life threatening situation call 000
After a storm SES volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes or cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.