Severe weather warning
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of WA with threats of winds over 100km/h and abnormally high tides.
People from Kalbarri to Eucla are warned to prepare for dangerous weather coming tonight and into tomorrow morning.
This includes people in Kalbarri, Northampton, Geraldton, Jurien Bay, Dalwallinu, Southern Cross, Kalgoorlie, the Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, York, Narrogin, Katanning, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Bridgetown, Albany, Esperance, Eucla and surrounding areas.
This type of weather only occurs once or twice a year and is likely to cause major damage to homes and make travel dangerous.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a warning at 2.30pm.
The passage of a strong cold front from Sunday evening is expected to cause widespread damaging winds to 100km/h that could result in damage to homes and property.
Damaging winds are likely to develop over the Southwest Capes from about 8pm Sunday night and extend to the Perth Metropolitan area around 10pm.
The risk will then extend eastwards to reach Kalgoorlie and Esperance by about 5am Monday morning and Forrest and Eucla
after 8am Monday morning.
In isolated areas southwest of a line from Jurien Bay to Merredin to Bremer
Bay, dangerous gusts in excess of 125km/h could cause damage to homes and property.
Thunderstorms and small hail are also forecast along the southern coastline and extending north to Perth.
Tides will be higher than normal in coastal parts from Kalbarri to Eucla and
may result in flooding of low-lying coastal areas.
"The passage of this cold front will be followed by another strong cold front on Monday afternoon," DFES said.
WHAT TO DO
• Store or weigh down loose objects around your home like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury
• Ensure your emergency kit is complete including a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
• Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area
• Move vehicles under cover
• Boat owners should securely moor their boats
• Campers should find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams
