*******ALERT ALERT ALERT********** DFES HAS ADVISED EXPECTED AROUND 10AM in the Perth EASTERN HILLS to NORTHAM Take action with the start of bad weather south west of Wongan Hills, Mount Jackson and Israelite Bay Monday 7 July 2014 - 6:15 AM ************This type of weather only occurs once or twice a year and could cause major damage to homes and make travel dangerous.*********** The weather system on MONDAY is likely to cause WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. In isolated areas DANGEROUS GUSTS in excess of 125 kilometres per hour could cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. If you live south west of a line from Wongan Hills to Mount Jackson to Israelite Bay you should take action and stay safe with the start of bad weather. This includes people in, near and between York, Southern Cross, Esperance, Narrogin, Katanning, Albany, Bridgetown, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Mandurah, the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding areas. WHAT TO DO: DFES has these tips to help you and your family stay safe: Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning If caught outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. IF DRIVING: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines and loose debris If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears Be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy and vehicles could become bogged. WEATHER DETAILS: As at 3.22am on 7 July 2014 the Bureau of Meteorology advises a strong cold front will move over the southwest of the State during MONDAY. The weather system on MONDAY is likely to cause WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS to 100 kilometres per hour that could result in DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. In isolated areas DANGEROUS GUSTS in excess of 125 kilometres per hour could cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to develop southwest of a line Bunbury to Walpole between 6am and 8am Monday morning and extend to southwest of a line Perth metropolitan to Albany after 10am Monday morning, then extend to the remainder of the warning area during Monday afternoon. Thunderstorms, hail and local flooding are also possible. IMPORTANT NUMBERS: If your home has been badly damaged by a storm call the SES on 132 500 In a life threatening situation call 000 For the latest weather information visit bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213. After a storm State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes and cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:09:49 +0000
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