01/06/2024
โ Storm Take Action Now in parts of the PERTH METROPOLITAN โ
Time of issue: 10:54 PM, 01 Jun 2024.
This is a new alert.
๐บ A very dangerous thunderstorm has been detected over the Perth Metropolitan region.
๐บ Locations which may be affected include Mandurah, Rottnest Island, Fremantle, Henderson, Rockingham, Secret Harbour, Perth City, Joondalup, Armadale, Ballajura, Hillarys, Scarborough, Stirling, Wangara, Anketell, Byford, Gosnells, Jandakot, Jarrahdale, Kalamunda, Midland, North Dandalup, Roleystone, and Serpentine.
โ WHAT TO DO โ
- If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams.
- Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
- Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline 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.
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.
- Take care in areas that have been flooded and be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy, and vehicles could become bogged.
๐ง๏ธ STORM DETAILS ๐ง๏ธ
At 10.20pm on 1 June 2024 the Bureau of Meteorology advised a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near waters west of Singleton and waters west of Madora Bay.
This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Mandurah, Rottnest Island, Fremantle, Henderson, Rockingham and Secret Harbour by 10:50 pm and Perth City, Joondalup, Armadale, Ballajura, Hillarys, Scarborough, Stirling, Wangara, Anketell, Byford, Gosnells, Jandakot, Jarrahdale, Kalamunda, Midland, North Dandalup, Roleystone and Serpentine by 11:20 pm.
๐ง ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS ๐ง
Some roads may be closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
๐จWHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING๐จ
DFES is monitoring the situation.
โน For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au