Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North
Interior and South Interior districts.
Issued at 5:18 pm Monday, 12 December 2016.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area this afternoon, easing during the evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newman, Laverton, Leinster,
Parnngurr, Telfer and Wiluna.
Storms could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
Mount Keith recorded a 93 km/h wind gust at 1:14 pm and Leinster
recorded a 91 km/h wind gust at 2 pm.
The overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year, but
severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area.
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 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.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power
lines 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the
Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 223. The Bureau
and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate
warnings being broadcast regularly.
Western Australia Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North
Interior and South Interior districts.
Issued at 5:18 pm Monday, 12 December 2016.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area this afternoon, easing during the evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newman, Laverton, Leinster,
Parnngurr, Telfer and Wiluna.
Storms could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY.
Mount Keith recorded a 93 km/h wind gust at 1:14 pm and Leinster
recorded a 91 km/h wind gust at 2 pm.
The overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year, but
severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area.
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 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.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power
lines 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the
Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 223. The Bureau
and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate
warnings being broadcast regularly.
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