Severe Weather Alert: Powerful Winds and Storms Predicted
Severe weather is anticipated for parts of Western Australia (WA), with significant wind and rain predicted over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for affected areas, including Perth and the South West region.
Severe Weather Alert: Powerful Winds and Storms Predicted
Winds between 48 and 62 km/h are expected along the Pilbara and Ningaloo Coasts throughout Sunday and Monday. In Perth, wind speeds will range from 20 to 30 km/h as showers and thunderstorms are forecast.
Heavy Rainfall Across WA
The South West region is bracing for heavy rainfall, with the Bridgetown area recording 8.4 mm of rain between 9 AM and 11 AM on Sunday. Bunbury reported 5.5 mm during the same period. Meteorologist Jess Lingard noted that showers will be more intense in Perth’s southern suburbs, where around 10 mm of rain is anticipated.
- Northern suburbs: 4 to 8 mm expected
- Expected rainfall on Monday: 15 mm across Perth
Thunderstorms are likely to develop on Monday afternoon, continuing into the evening hours. Despite the gloomy forecast, there is a silver lining; sunny weather is predicted to return on Tuesday.
October Weather Patterns in WA
This level of rain is typical for October, according to Lingard, who mentioned that WA has received only half of its average rainfall for the month thus far. This year’s wet conditions have been notable, with weekends seeing more rain in Perth than in the previous nine years.
Weather Summary for Perth
| Day | Temperature (°C) | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 12 – 21 | Increasing showers |
| Monday | 9 – 19 | Showers and thunderstorms |
| Tuesday | 9 – 21 | Mostly sunny |
| Wednesday | 11 – 21 | Sunny |
| Thursday | 11 – 21 | Partly cloudy |
| Friday | 12 – 21 | Showers |
| Saturday | 11 – 23 | Partly cloudy |
Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather and stay updated on changing conditions, as additional rainfall may impact local areas significantly.
