Perth Weather: Severe weather warning for southern WA as cold front crosses, expect damaging winds
A violent air warning was given for a large part of the Southern WA, including perth.
Meteorological Office, Sunday morning at 4:43 am warnings to damage the winds, and the South West during the day, the conditions are expected, he said.
“A strong cold façade crossed the West coast and will continue to sweep in the South West Land section today.”
“A powerful southwest flow with Gusty shower and isolated storms will continue after the façade on Sunday before contracting the southern coastal fringes early on Monday morning.”
From the early hours of Sunday morning, the strong Western winds will be expected to average 55km/s with the wind up to 90km/s in the middle of the morning.
The façade will reach the southern Goldfields in the afternoon before weakening as it approaches the eastern part of the WA in the early hours of the evening.
The risk of damaging winds is high on the southern coast, but conditions are expected to be facilitated by Monday morning.
The Ministry of Fire and Emergency Services has published the following advice:
- Outside, free shelter away from trees, electrical lines, rain water drains and rivers.
- Turn off your curtains and blinds and stay away from the windows.
- Remove electrical devices and do not use fixed line phones if they have lightning.
- Leave a boat trip, swimming or surfing water from water.
- Be careful and follow the dangers on the road such as falling power lines and loose residues.
- Avoid flooded sewers, rivers, rivers and waterways.
- Pay attention to falling trees, damaged buildings and residues.
- Pay attention to the falling power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated alive.
- Evaluate your home, car and property for damage.
- If damage occurs, take photos and contact your insurance company to take photos and regulate permanent repairs.
- If your home or property has significant damage such as a poorly damaged roof or flood, call the audio at 132 500.
