Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 3:50 pm Friday, 20 June 2025.

Damaging winds possible this weekend along coastal parts of the South West Land Division.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system developing in waters south of Albany is forecast to bring strong to damaging winds about the southwest of the state throughout the weekend.

Strong to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible about the South West Capes on Saturday morning, extending along the south coast to Israelite Bay through Saturday.

Winds should ease west of about Walpole by Sunday morning, and for the remainder of the warning area by Sunday evening.

This is typical weather for this time of year.

A damaging surf warning is also current. Please refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Augusta, Israelite Bay, Walpole and Bremer Bay.

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.