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Severe Weather Warning for WA
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for South East Coastal district. Issued at 1:47 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026. Rainfall has eased over the South East Coastal this afternoon. Weather Situation A low pressure system about the Central Wheat Belt is producing a rainband. Isolated embedded heavy showers and thunderstorms remain possible over parts of the South West Land Division this afternoon. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: South East Coastal This warning is now cancelled. Heavy rainfall remains possible this afternoon with heavy showers and thunderstorms over a broader area of the inland South West Land Division east of Cunderdin. Further warnings will be issued if necessary. 47 mm was recorded at Jerdacuttup in the 6 hours to 12:35 pm 52 mm was recorded at Hopetoun Airport in the 6 hours to 10:00 am The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.; * Assess your home, car and property for damage.; * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132500. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. [close]

Severe Weather Warning for WA

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for South East Coastal district.

Issued at 1:47 pm Thursday, 27 August 2026.

Rainfall has eased over the South East Coastal this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system about the Central Wheat Belt is producing a rainband. Isolated embedded heavy showers and thunderstorms remain possible over parts of the South West Land Division this afternoon.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
South East Coastal
This warning is now cancelled.
Heavy rainfall remains possible this afternoon with heavy showers and thunderstorms over a broader area of the inland South West Land Division east of Cunderdin. Further warnings will be issued if necessary.
47 mm was recorded at Jerdacuttup in the 6 hours to 12:35 pm
52 mm was recorded at Hopetoun Airport in the 6 hours to 10:00 am

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.;
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.;
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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