Perth #Stormageddon 2018 : Huge Cold Front Coming, As Huge Waves Slam Western Australia Coast

Perth #Stormageddon 2018 : Huge Cold Front Coming, As Huge Waves Slam Western Australia Coast

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A massive storm front is moving rapidly toward the south-west of Western Australia. It’s predicted the front will bring severe weather from Lancelin to Bremer Bay.

This front will be much windier than a typical front, BOM WA says, producing weather far worse than usual. We can expect some of the worst wind and coastal impacts all year.

The worst of the weather is expected to impact southwest of a line from Mandurah to Walpole, although the greater Perth metro area will also be in the danger zone.

In isolated areas, gusts over 125 kilometres per hour are expected. These winds could cause significant damage to homes and infrastructure, the BOM said.



Huge surf, big tides expected

Huge waves batter WA. (Instagram: ExploreParksWA & @BridgeLink)

High tides will add to the significant swells and waves seen currently across the South West region and the WA South Coast.

Tides between Mandurah and Walpole are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark early Wednesday morning, with very rough seas and potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas. This area will extend eastwards, to include Albany late Wednesday morning.

The BOM said there will be damaging surf conditions, between Cape Naturaliste to Walpole, which could cause major beach erosion.

Thunderstorms and small hail are also possible with the passage of the front.

Warning Map

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Perth, Harvey, Lancelin, Walpole and Yanchep.

Perth #Stormageddon warming map for WA
Wave forecast WA Coast

Huge seas just off Perth near Rottnest, images from the Fremantle Sea Rescue team.

Photographers from the Albany Advertiser capture massive waves crashing over 40 meters high at ‘The Gap’

Warnings from BOM

The passage of a strong cold front and deep low will result in the potential for severe weather conditions across southwest WA during Wednesday.

Weather Situation

A developing strong cold front and low may produce severe weather conditions across southwest WA from late Wednesday morning through to early Thursday morning. The worst weather is expected southwest of a line from Mandurah to Walpole.
The strong cold front and deep low may produce DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. The threat of DAMAGING WINDS is likely from around 10am about the Southwest Capes, extending to the Perth Metropolitan area from around midday and throughout remaining parts of the warning area during Wednesday afternoon.

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.

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