Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Greater Perth area.
Issued at 2:45 pm Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are continuing in the southwest this
afternoon.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, a severe
thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones was detected
near Armadale and Roleystone. This thunderstorm is moving towards
the south. It is forecast to affect Jarrahdale, Keysbrook and
Whitby by 2:35 pm and Dwellingup, North Bannister and North
Dandalup by 3:05 pm.
Lake Chittering observed 28 mm in 30 min to 12:35 pm
Millendon reported a 94 km/h wind gust at 12:51 pm
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.
16/Jan/2024 06:55 AM