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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South West district.

Issued at 2:10 am Sunday, 27 July 2025.

Severe thunderstorms developed over the water to the northwest of Cape Naturaliste and are moving over land.

Weather Situation
A low pressure trough ahead of a cold front is generating showers and thunderstorms.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
South West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Margaret River, Busselton 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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 am.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of South West district.

Issued at 2:10 am Sunday, 27 July 2025.

Severe thunderstorms developed over the water to the northwest of Cape Naturaliste and are moving over land.

Weather Situation
A low pressure trough ahead of a cold front is generating showers and thunderstorms.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
South West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Margaret River, Busselton 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 there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 am.
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 South West and South Coastal forecast districts

Issued at 10:39 PM WST on Saturday 26 July 2025

Warnings for Saturday 26 July

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Sunday.