Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 9:08 am Saturday, 6 July 2024.

A strong cold front will bring damaging winds to parts of the southwest late Saturday and early Sunday.

Weather Situation: An approaching cold front is forecast to move over far southwestern parts of the state in the early hours of Sunday morning.

DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about coastal areas between Mandurah and Augusta from late Saturday night. The passage of the front during the early hours of Sunday will see winds shift to a northwesterly, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 110 km/h possible on the coast and peak gusts around 100 km/h extending a little further inland associated with gusty showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Conditions are expected to ease by sunrise on Sunday morning, though some shower and isolated thunderstorm activity is possible into Sunday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta and Dunsborough.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.