Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 8:21 pm Friday, 28 January 2022.

Severe Thunderstorms continue over central parts of the State

Weather Situation: A line of severe thunderstorms have developed along a trough over southern Gascoyne and are moving southwards into adjacent parts of the Central Wheat Belt.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Paynes Find.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

A wind gust of 100km/h was recorded at Mount Magnet at 6:04pm.

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.