{"id":357129,"date":"2025-11-05T09:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/357129\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:32:11","slug":"severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-kalgoorlie-merredin-northam-corrigin-hyden-southern-cross-and-harvey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/357129\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe thunderstorm warning for Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Northam, Corrigin, Hyden, Southern Cross and Harvey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of WA, with residents warned to expect large hailstones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The Bureau of Meteorology issued the weather warning at 3.13pm on Wednesday for people in Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Northam, Corrigin, Hyden and Southern Cross.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cA trough extending from the Lower West through to the Interior is triggering severe thunderstorms in a moist and unstable environment,\u201d the warning stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cThe focus of thunderstorm activity will shift progressively south-eastwards during the day, following the movement of the low and trough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">A separate warning has also been issued for severe thunderstorms set to hit Harvey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Emergency WA advises people in the warning zones \u201cto act now and stay safe with severe weather forecast including heavy rainfall occurring now\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding and isolation, so people should ensure they \u201chave enough canned food and water to last five to seven days, as well as any medications or baby supplies that you may need\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">People are also advised to keep important documents safe and make sure their vehicle has a full tank.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"css-hocug1-StyledPNBaseList e1tb42w52\">\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Slow down and turn your headlights on.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.<\/li>\n<li 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