Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central West and Gascoyne districts.
Issued at 4:06 pm Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
Severe thunderstorms developing over the Central West.
Weather situation: A trough positioned over the west is triggering
thunderstorms this afternoon, with potential for heavy
rainfall.
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 Mullewa.
27 mm was recorded in the 30 minutes to 3:49pm at Daisy
Downs.
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.
30/Apr/2024 08:11 AM