{"id":128968,"date":"2025-08-08T11:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/128968\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:57:09","slug":"wa-and-perth-weather-severe-warning-as-rainband-storms-approach-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/128968\/","title":{"rendered":"WA and Perth weather: Severe warning as rainband, storms approach Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">A severe weather warning has been issued as a rainband with embedded thunderstorms approaches WA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The Bureau of Meteorology issued the warning at 3.33pm on Friday, with the weather event set to drench areas between Jurien Bay and Mandurah on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cA rainband with embedded thunderstorms is expected to approach from the northwest and stall about the Lower West during Saturday afternoon,\u201d the warning stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cThe trough will clear to the north through the evening, and a weak cold front will follow in its wake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding, with six-hourly totals expected to reach between 25mm to 45mm. Isolated totals of 70mm are also possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Locations which may be affected include Perth, Gingin, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Badgingarra, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, Armadale, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Joondalup and Kalamunda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Rainfall is expected to ease on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Emergency WA is urging people in the warning zone to act now and stay safe by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"css-hocug1-StyledPNBaseList e1tb42w52\">\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items around your home that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Prepare an emergency kit with a radio that runs off batteries, a torch, spare batteries and a first aid kit. For more information visit <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emergency.wa.gov.au\/prepare\">emergency.wa.gov.au\/prepare<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Trim branches around your home to prevent them falling on your roof or car.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Clear gutters and downpipes so they do not overflow after heavy rain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Boat owners should securely moor their boats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A severe weather warning has been issued as a rainband with embedded thunderstorms approaches WA. 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