Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Meekatharra, Merredin, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Northam and Collie. 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Pearce at 4:10 pm. 100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Perth Airport at 4:03 pm. 25.6 mm of rainfall was recorded at Long Pool in the 1 hour to 3:50 pm. 107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Ejanding at 3:38 pm. 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Meekatharra at 2:55 pm. 92 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moora at 2:54 pm.
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.
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