Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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For people in parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Monday, 28 September 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about southern parts of WA this evening.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are continuing along a surface trough in a moist and unstable environment. Thunderstorms are expected to move towards the southeast throughout the evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts. Locations which may be affected include Balladonia, Rawlinna and Zanthus.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Goldfields district. Locations which may be affected include Laverton and Leonora.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South East Coastal district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.