Severe Weather Warning

Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for people in parts of Lower West and South West districts.

Damaging easterly wind gusts expected to develop along the Darling Escarpment from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A high pressure system to the south of Western Australia will direct strong easterly winds into a trough down the west coast on Saturday morning.

Strong easterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible along the Darling Escarpment and lee slopes during Saturday morning. Winds will be strongest from around 2am on Saturday morning before easing by around 9am.

Locations which may be affected include Armadale, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland and Pinjarra.

• 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.
• Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
• Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
• Be careful 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.

Warnings are available through Emergency WA website, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.