Stormageddon 3.0 2016 – Severe Weather Coming to Perth, SW WA
Update: Heavy rain, maybe hail is set to come our way, BOM reports
Satellite image showing the location of the cold front cloud & region of heavy showers coming this evening. #Perth pic.twitter.com/xgPGBiMnSV
— BOM WA (@BOM_WA) August 17, 2016
Earlier Story:
Batten down the hatches, here comes another big Perth storm!
The Bureau of Meteorology released a warning for people across Perth, as far north as Geraldton, south to Augusta and east to Southern Cross and Esperance.
A huge strong cold front is approaching the southwest of WA, the BOM said. Storms will begin affecting the southwest of WA during Wednesday morning and extend east during Wednesday afternoon.
Here’s what to expect:
100 km per hour winds – this could result in damage to homes and property.
Dangerous wind gusts up to 125 km per hour that could cause “SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY”
HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING in the hours and days after the storm passes.
HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES across coastal areas.
FLOODING is possible in low lying areas across Perth and SW WA.
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS are likely between Cape Naturaliste and Albany which could cause SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION.
Wednesday in #Perth looks interesting #Perthweather pic.twitter.com/ylhnxSUECN
— Tweet Perth (@tweetperth) August 16, 2016
Batten down the hatches! Wild weather is on the way to the South West. Details from @BOM_WA: https://t.co/F1kLWDZV47 pic.twitter.com/j23aDncNCE
— RoxanneTaylor (@Roxanne_Taylor) August 16, 2016
WHAT TO DO?
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
Store or weigh down loose objects such as outdoor furniture.
Have an emergency kit with 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 shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
Remember to take the warning seriously.
We shall rebuild.
How we prepared for Stormageddon 1.0 2016
Damage: Stormageddon 1.0 2016
Call for help – If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
If you are in an emergency life-threatening situation, call 000.
