The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes to Storm details.
Time of issue:
10:54 AM
Date of issue:
27 Aug 2026
Storm Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - parts of the GREAT SOUTHERN
A Storm Advice is current for parts of the GREAT SOUTHERN.
You need to act now and stay safe with severe weather forecast, including heavy rainfall expected over the next several hours.
WHAT TO DO
Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items around your home that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds.
Prepare an emergency kit with a radio that runs off batteries, a torch, spare batteries and a first aid kit.
Review your plan and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
Be prepared to stay indoors when the storm hits.
STORM DETAILS
At 10:41am on Thursday 27 August 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology advised a low pressure system developing about the Central Wheat Belt is producing a rainband with isolated embedded heavy showers and thunderstorms over parts of the South East Coastal.
Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is forecast for parts of the South East Coastal district into this afternoon. 3 hour rainfall totals between 25 and 40mm are possible, with localised falls up to 50mm, particularly with thunderstorms.
Heavy falls are expected to ease into the late afternoon and evening.
Heavy falls also remain possible over a broader area of the inland South West Land Division east of Cunderdin. Further warnings will be issued if necessary.
30mm was recorded at Jerdacuttup in the 2 hours to 9:55am
52mm was recorded at Hopetoun Airport in the 6 hours to 10am.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Some roads may be closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING
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DFES is monitoring the situation.
KEEP UP TO DATE
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.