Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Lower West and South West districts.

Issued at 5:37 am Sunday, 7 July 2024.

One or two severe thunderstorms possible producing localised wind damage

Weather Situation: A cold front is moving eastwards through the far southwest of WA. Instability and strong winds aloft with this feature are supporting the development of one or two severe thunderstorms capable of producing small areas of damaging winds about the coast and nearby inland.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are likely to produce localised damaging winds in the warning area over the next hour or two. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury.

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.