Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall in South East Coastal District, WA
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BOM issued it on July 12, 2026, 6 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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BOM issues high-severity severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding in the southern part of South East Coastal district, including Esperance.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- South East Coastal district, Western Australia
- Issued
- July 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South East Coastal district, Western Australia.
Alert Details
Severe Weather Warning (IDW21037) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for heavy rainfall. Issued at 11:21 pm Monday, 15 June 2026 (2026-06-15T15:21:23Z). Expires 2026-06-16T00:21:23Z. Warning group type: major.
Affected Areas
Parts of South East Coastal district in Western Australia (WA). Locations which may be affected include Esperance.
What You Should Do
If outside, find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. Close curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. If boating, swimming or surfing, leave the water. Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. Be careful of fallen power lines. Assess your home, car and property for damage. If damage has occurred, take photos and contact your insurance company. If your home or property has significant damage, call the SES on 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall with a moist southerly flow possible in the southern part of South East Coastal district. Rainfall totals exceeding 50 mm in 6 hours are possible, which may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
Issued at 11:21 pm Monday, 15 June 2026. Rain expected to ease by mid-morning on Tuesday. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AWST Tuesday. Expires 2026-06-16T00:21:23Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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