14:51 Sep 26 WA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Bridgetown, Katanning, Albany. Details: Early Warning Network: ewn.au WA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds for people in the South West, South Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts Issued at 2:48 pm WST on Friday 26 September 2014. For people in parts of WA southwest of a line from Bunbury to Katanning to Bremer Bay. This includes people in, near or between the following towns: Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Bridgetown, Katanning and Albany. Weather Situation The passage of a cold front during Saturday morning may cause DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to develop about the Southwest Capes after 2am Saturday morning and extend to Bunbury and Bremer Bay by about 5am. Conditions will ease by late Saturday morning. Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast with totals between 20 and 40mm and isolated falls to around 70mm. FLOOD WATCHES have been issued for the South West District and southern parts of the Lower West District, please refer to the latest FLOOD WATCHES for further details. 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: 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. If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Radar & Alerts Map: ewn.au/alerts/ Apps: ewn.au/mobile/iphone_android_apps.aspx
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:55:09 +0000
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