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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for Damaging Winds, Large Hail and Flash Flooding
For people in the Central West district, the Lower West district, western parts
of the Central Wheat Belt, western Great Southern and southwestern parts of the
Gascoyne.
Issued at 1:00 pm on Monday 22 March 2010
People are advised that there is a risk of severe thunderstorms during Monday
afternoon and evening. Storms may be accompanied by strong winds, large hail and
possible flash flooding that could result in damage to property.
The FESA - State Emergency Service advises that people should be aware of
thunderstorms. As storms approach secure loose items and move vehicles under
cover. If lightning accompanies the storm disconnect non-essential electrical
appliances and avoid using the phone. Stay indoors until the storms have passed.
If you are caught outside seek shelter away from trees and metal structures.
Driving conditions will be hazardous. Should flash flooding occur, avoid
affected roads, watercourses and floodways in the vicinity until safe to
proceed.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDW28201.txt
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/pa...0322-qqmw.html