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Heatwave warningfor Western AustraliaIssued at 01:27pm WST on Thursday 12 December 2024Valid for Thursday 12 December 2024 to Sunday 15 December 2024The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 13 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

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Norseman, Kambalda, Koolyanobbing, Mukinbudin and Southern Cross. 98km/h was recorded in a wind gust at Norseman at 1:26pmSevere Thunderstorm Warningfor DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 1:41 pm Thursday, 12 December 2024.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.The next warning is due to be issued by 4:45 pm.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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology