25/03/2026
Please keep your pets safe over the coming days gates and fences may come down in strong winds
ā ļøSEVERE WEATHER WARNINGā ļø
Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS
parts of Lower West and South West districts.
Issued at 10:06 am Western Standard Time on Wednesday 25 March 2026Issued at 10:06 am WST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Damaging winds developing about the Darling Scarp tonight.
Weather Situation: A high pressure system southwest of the state, together with a trough off the west coast, will generate a vigorous easterly airstream over the Darling Scarp tonight.
Severe Weather Warning
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over the warning area from late this evening, most likely about the hills and foothills on Thursday morning between 2:00 am and 10:00 am AWST. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by midday Thursday.
Gusty easterly winds are relatively common this time of year, however winds are likely to be strong and may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. Easterly winds of this strength generally occur around 1 to 3 times per year.
Locations which may be affected include Gingin, Harvey, Armadale, Dwellingup, Ellenbrook, Kalamunda, Midland, Mundaring and Pinjarra.