SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for damaging winds, abnormally high tides and damaging surf for people in the Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts Issued at 4:10 pm WST on Friday 30 August 2013. For people in parts of WA southwest of a line from Mandurah to Lake Grace to Ravensthorpe. This includes people in, near or between the following towns: Albany, Bridgetown, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Narrogin and Katanning. Weather Situation A low pressure system is deepening well to the south of the state. The weather system is likely to cause WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are possible Friday evening over areas near the south coast between Augusta and Bremer Bay, which includes Albany. The low will deepen further on Saturday, and DAMAGING WINDS are likely to develop over areas southwest of a line from Mandurah to Lake Grace to Ravensthorpe. Along coastal parts between Mandurah and Walpole, HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES may cause FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS. DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS are likely which could cause significant beach erosion. This is typical weather for this time of the year but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. 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. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm WST Friday. bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/severe.shtml
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:48:38 +0000
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