Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Lower West and South West districts
13 AUGUST 2025 10:30 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Lower West and South West districts.
Issued at 10:30 am Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
Damaging wind gusts are possible around a cold front moving over the South West and Lower West this evening.
Weather Situation
A fast moving cold front is expected to affect the south west of the state this evening, bringing a short period of gusty showers and moderate rainfall. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible in the far southwest. The front is expected to reach the Southwest Capes around sunset and move quickly along the west coast, reaching Perth by mid-evening then weakening as it extends further north and over inland areas before midnight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Lower West and South West
Strong west to northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h are possible for a brief period around the cold front as it moves along the west coast and adjacent inland areas during the evening.
Winds are likely to ease quickly once the leading edge of the cold front has passed.
This is typical weather for this time of year.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Margaret River, Perth, Augusta, Dunsborough, Rottnest Island and Windy Harbour.
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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
