Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Eucla and parts of Goldfields, South Interior and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 10:06 am Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Damaging winds developing over the southeast from this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A deepening low pressure system is expected to extend a vigorous south to southwesterly flow over southeastern parts of the state today. It is expected to impact coastal parts today, broadening into inland regions during Friday, before easing as the low tracks away into the evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible about coastal parts west of Eyre from the middle of the day today, extending to the remainder of the warning area on Friday.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds in the South East Coastal by early Friday morning, and through the remainder of the warning area by Friday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Balladonia, Eucla, Eyre, Forrest and Israelite 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.