CANCELLATION OF SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for people in the Goldfields, Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts Issued at 10:20 am WST on Monday 23 September 2013. For people in parts of WA south of a line from Walpole to Northam to Southern Cross to Norseman to Israelite Bay. This includes people in, near, or between the following towns: York, Southern Cross, Narrogin, Katanning, Albany, and Esperance. The warning has been CANCELLED. Weather Situation The cold front has moved eastwards into the Bight. Showers are still expected, but the immediate threat of severe weather has passed. The Severe Weather Warning for the Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts and parts of the Goldfields, Central West and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts has been cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. This front is expected to produce dangerous weather that is only seen once every 3 to 4 years in the southwest of WA. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. Be carefull 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. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:59:27 +0000
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