Perth weather: BOM issues wind warning as Perth cops the worst of rain and hail on Saturday
Perth is experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, following a cold front. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued gale and strong wind warnings for coastal areas as temperatures remain unseasonably cool.
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Severe weather events impact local infrastructure, public safety, and daily logistics, necessitating timely warnings for residents and maritime operators.
Perth is copping the worst of a cold and rainy weather system on Saturday, with up to 20mm of rain forecast as showers, thunderstorms and strong south-westerly winds sweep across the metropolitan area. Following the hail storms that have battered the city on Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a gale marine wind warning at 2.12pm on for Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast and a strong wind warning for the a large majority of the rest of the state including Perth coast and Geraldton Coast. Perth locals woke to a barrage of rain after a cold front hit the metro area before shifting east on Saturday morning, bringing with it vigorous south-westerly winds. An isolated thunderstorm remains possible, particularly across Perth’s south-west and coastal areas. Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Caroline Crow said Perth was particularly cold on Saturday morning with an overnight minimum of 6C recorded.
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