Severe Thunderstorm Warning for South West District, WA
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Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible through the southwest district this morning.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South West Western Australia
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning (IDW21033) for damaging winds. The warning was issued at 2:32 am Saturday, 12 September 2026, and expires at 6:32 am Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the South West forecast district in Western Australia. Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta and Dunsborough.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Showers and thunderstorms in the South West District are moving to the southeast associated with a cold front this morning, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:32 am to 6:32 am Saturday, 12 September 2026. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:35 am.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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