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Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and westerly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Lower West and South West forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. Warning to Sheep Graziers Next issue: 11:00 pm WST Saturday

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely across the South West district from early this evening, spreading to the Lower West and Central West districts by late this evening or early Sunday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 45 to 65 mm are likely. HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to ease by mid-morning on Sunday. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible over parts of the South West, Lower West and Central West districts. This risk is initially south of Mandurah during Saturday evening, but extends further north to Perth and about Jurien Bay during early Sunday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 75 to 90 mm are possible. The risk of INTENSE RAINFALL is likely to ease by sunrise on Sunday. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected. West to northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are likely from this evening in the South West district, spreading to the Lower West and Central West districts by late this evening or early Sunday morning. DAMAGING WINDS should ease throughout most districts by mid-morning on Sunday, but west to southwesterly DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are possible about the coastal strip south of Mandurah and in the South West and South Coastal districts until late Sunday evening. Locally DESTRUCTIVE WINDS with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are also possible from late today into early Sunday morning along the coast with isolated stronger thunderstorms, and could cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. People in the southwest of WA experience a front as windy as this about 3 to 5 times per year. Rainfall totals this weekend are also expected to be higher than those from a typical winter front. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Moora, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Northam and Perth. Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS Issued at 4:44 pm Saturday, 1 June 2024. 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. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Saturday. 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