Perth weather recap: Severe thunderstorm with damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall expected
A severe thunderstorm caused chaos across Perth on Thursday afternoon. Recap the events as it happened
Thank you for following the storm updates as we wrap up our coverage. Here’s a summary of today’s events.
Storm warning downgraded
The BoM has downgraded the severe thunderstorm warning.
“Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting Greater Perth. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.”
Flights delayed
More than 50 flights are delayed due to the bad weather.
Reports of building damages
DFES has received over 75 requests for assistance for damaged buildings, carports and water ingress. State Emergency Service volunteers are responding to these requests.
Parts of the Lower West, South West, Great Southern, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts are at risk
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that parts of the Lower West, South West, Great Southern, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones.
The severe weather is expected to continue for the next several hours.
Ceiling collapses in at Midland gate shopping centre
Heavy water leaking caused the false ceiling at the Midland mall to collapse, about 15 minutes away from Perth CBD. See here:
Video courtesy of Perth Bell Tower Times 2.0.
Storm moves eastwards
If driving, be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines, fences, branches and loose debris.
Weather eases at some parts of Perth
The immediate threat at Perth metro and upper great southern areas has eased. Stay away from damaged buildings and other hazards.
Vehicle rollover causes heavy traffic on Kwinana freeway
There is a vehicle rollover on the Kwinana freeway northbound causing the right lane to be blocked. Ambulance on site.
Read more here.
Photos from the city
The city is being smashed by wild weather, with many caught out in the downpour.
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