Avisos

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Katanning, Mount Barker, Corrigin, Kellerberrin and Wagin. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Goldfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Significant rainfall observations: 30.4 MM WAS RECORDED AT MAXON FARM IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 4:05 PM. 35.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT CANTERBURY IN THE 1 HOUR TO 3:41 PM. 28.4 MM WAS RECORDED AT WALEBING IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:13 PM. 30.8 MM WAS RECORDED AT BARBERTON EAST IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:10 PM. 43.0 mm was recorded at Williams North in the 3 hours to 6:52 pm. 38.4 mm was recorded at Woodanilling in the 3 hours to 6:30 pm. 28.8 mm was recorded at Kendenup West in the 2 hours to 6:30 pm. 44.8 mm was recorded at Marradong in the 4 hours 30 minutes to 6:11 pm. 48.8 mm was recorded at James Crossing in the 3 hours to 6:00 pm. 20.8 mm was recorded at Jingalup in the 30 minutes to 5:40 pm. 32.2 mm was recorded at Wandering in the 1 hour to 5:30 pm. 35.2 mm was recorded at Coondee in the 3 hours to 5:15 pm. 30.8 mm was recorded at Mayanup South in the 1 hour to 5:15 pm. 41.2 mm was recorded at Culford in the 3 hours to 5:12 pm. 34.4 mm was recorded at Boddington North in the 2 hours to 4:45 pm. 30.2 mm was recorded at Quadney in the 1 hour to 4:45 pm. 28.8 mm was recorded at Cordering in the 1 hour to 4:28 pm. 31.2 mm was recorded at Julimar Forest in the 1 hour to 4:25 pm. 21.4 mm was recorded at Whiteman Park in the 30 minutes to 1:46 pm. Significant wind gust observations: 113 km/h at Gooseberry Hill at 1:54 pm. 93 km/h at Laverton at 3:40 pm.Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALLIssued at 7:23 pm Thursday, 13 March 2025.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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. * Slow down and turn your headlights on. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.The next warning is due to be issued by 10:25 pm Thursday.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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology