Storm Advice THREAT IS REDUCED - PARTS OF THE SOUTH WEST

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Storm Advice THREAT IS REDUCED - PARTS OF THE SOUTH WEST



The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Please note this warning is now a Storm Advice - Threat is Reduced.

Time of issue:
07:56 PM

Date of issue:
22 Aug 2026

Storm Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - parts of the SOUTH WEST

A Storm Advice has been issued for parts of the SOUTH WEST.

The immediate threat has reduced however you need to be aware of potential hazards that remain after the storm has passed.

WHAT TO DO

• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
  
• Stay away from fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
  
• Look around your home, car and property for damage.
  
• If damage has occurred and you are insured, contact your insurance company and take photos.
  
• If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES for assistance with temporary repairs on 132 500 .
  
• If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA  or in the Emergency WA app  to stay safe in future emergencies.
  

STORM DETAILS

At 7:32pm on Saturday 22 August 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology advised that the severe thunderstorm warning is now cancelled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Some roads may be closed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map , calling 138 138  or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING

• DFES is monitoring the situation.
  

KEEP UP TO DATE

• Visit Emergency WA  or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store  or Google Play .
• Call 13 DFES (13 3337 ).
• Follow DFES on Facebook .
• Listen to ABC Local Radio  or news bulletins.

During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

No further updates will be issued.

END

Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.


Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a897fb620ceeb98b844abb0 Aug 22, 2026, 07:56 PM