Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia Regional Office


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CANCELLATION SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

Issued at 8:58 pm Thursday, 11 May 2017.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the eastern Goldfields.

The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will
continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be
treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to
organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof
or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.


Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213. The Bureau and Department of
Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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