A severe weather alert has been issued for much of Western Australia's south-east as severe thunderstorms bear down on the coast. 9News
A severe weather alert has been issued for much of Western Australia's south-east as severe thunderstorms bear down on the coast.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Esperance, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Northam and Perth.The approaching extreme storm is said to happen only three or four times a year. Those in thunderstorm areas are also advised to unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning."The Bureau of Meteorology advised A strong cold front has moved over the southwest of the State, bringing gusty showers, thunderstorms and damaging winds," DFES said in the alert.
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