Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 10:46 am Saturday, 9 August 2025.

Heavy rain possible about parts of the western districts on Saturday afternoon.

Weather Situation: A rainband with embedded thunderstorms is expected to approach from the northwest and stall about the Lower West during the afternoon. The rainband will clear to the north through the evening, and a weak cold front will follow in its wake.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for the Lower West, including Perth, southern parts of the Central West, and far western parts of the Central Wheat Belt district continuing into the early evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 to 35 mm are likely, and isolated totals of 60 mm are possible.

Rainfall is expected to ease below warning thresholds during Saturday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Perth, Gingin, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Badgingarra, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, Armadale, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Joondalup and Kalamunda.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Great Southern district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lancelin in the 3 hours to 9:45 am.

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.