Værmelding for Balfour Downs

Heatwave warningfor Western AustraliaIssued at 01:30pm WST on Tuesday 17 December 2024Valid for Tuesday 17 December 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Wednesday 18 December 2024Safety Advice:: Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.For information on staying safe during a heatwave go to the https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heatwave-be-prepared-for-extreme-heat

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring at Ripon Hills Road.Flood Warning for the De Grey River CatchmentDFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoringThe next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm WST on Thursday 19 December 2024.This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology