Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast to batter WA
The Bureau of Meteorology have issued a severe thunderstorm warning and have forecast that heavy rain will develop in the next several hours.
'A slow-moving trough is in place over the far southwest of WA embedded in a moist and unstable airmass ahead of a cold front moving towards the coast,' the alert stated.
'This is leading to the development of some slow moving thunderstorm clusters with a risk of heavy rainfall.'
The main locations in WA that will be affected are likely to be Busselton and Dunsborough. The Bureau of Meteorology have issued a severe thunderstorm warning and have forecast that heavy rain will develop in the next several hours. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people who live in the areas where the storm is set to hit should take precautions to protect themselves from the potential impacts of the severe weather: 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 weather warning is not in place for Perth metropolitan area but the forecast predicts a high chance of showers and the chance of a thunderstorm for the rest of the evening in Perth.
More information can be found at the Bureau of Meteorology's website.
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