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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 8:05 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Damaging winds continuing about southern coastal areas this evening.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front continues to move into the far southeast of the state and a vigorous west to southwesterly airstream with gusty showers and thunderstorms persists about coastal areas in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal
DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts up to 100km/h are expected to continue along coastal parts into the evening. Winds will first ease about the far southwest coast during the evening, but are likely to persist about the Esperance coastline through until early Monday morning.
People in the southwest of WA experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
A Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the west coast. For more information see www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Augusta, Bremer Bay, Walpole and Windy Harbour.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
115 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Naturaliste at 12:28 pm.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Southern Cross Airfield at 12:26 pm
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Rottnest Island Airport at 10:04 am.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Lancelin East at 10:15 am.
95 km/h wind gust recorded on Melville Waters at 3:24 pm.
95 km/h wind gust recorded at Swanbourne at 10:17 am.
91 km/h wind gust recorded at Gooseberry Hill at 3:37 pm.
91 km/h wind gust recorded at Bunbury at 1:10 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower West

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AWST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts.

Issued at 8:05 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Damaging winds continuing about southern coastal areas this evening.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front continues to move into the far southeast of the state and a vigorous west to southwesterly airstream with gusty showers and thunderstorms persists about coastal areas in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal
DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts up to 100km/h are expected to continue along coastal parts into the evening. Winds will first ease about the far southwest coast during the evening, but are likely to persist about the Esperance coastline through until early Monday morning.
People in the southwest of WA experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
A Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the west coast. For more information see www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Augusta, Bremer Bay, Walpole and Windy Harbour.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Lower West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
115 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Naturaliste at 12:28 pm.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Southern Cross Airfield at 12:26 pm
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Rottnest Island Airport at 10:04 am.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Lancelin East at 10:15 am.
95 km/h wind gust recorded on Melville Waters at 3:24 pm.
95 km/h wind gust recorded at Swanbourne at 10:17 am.
91 km/h wind gust recorded at Gooseberry Hill at 3:37 pm.
91 km/h wind gust recorded at Bunbury at 1:10 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower West

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AWST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts.

Issued at 4:47 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging Surf during Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front moved across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Bunbury and Jurien Bay.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, and City of Perth beaches.
A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the west coast. For more information see www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/


The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Keep away from coastal areas including beaches, tidal rivers, creeks, cliff areas and sand dunes.
* Beach closures may be in place. Follow the advice of local authorities.
* Keep away from flooded drains.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* If you live in the risk area, be prepared to relocate to a safer place.
* Move furniture and other items up high to avoid water damage.
* Have an evacuation kit ready including medicines, important documents, pet supplies and clothing.
* In a life threatening situation call 000.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts.

Issued at 4:47 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging Surf during Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front moved across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Bunbury and Jurien Bay.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, and City of Perth beaches.
A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the west coast. For more information see www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/


The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Keep away from coastal areas including beaches, tidal rivers, creeks, cliff areas and sand dunes.
* Beach closures may be in place. Follow the advice of local authorities.
* Keep away from flooded drains.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* If you live in the risk area, be prepared to relocate to a safer place.
* Move furniture and other items up high to avoid water damage.
* Have an evacuation kit ready including medicines, important documents, pet supplies and clothing.
* In a life threatening situation call 000.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 02:29 PM WST on Sunday 03 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm WST Sunday.