Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gascoyne, Goldfields and South Interior districts.
Issued at 3:08 pm Saturday, 8 December 2018.
Severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts across central parts of WA.

Weather situation: At 3:00pm satellite imagery shows SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS through the warning area.


Locations which may be affected include Laverton, Leinster and Wiluna.


Wiluna recorded a wind gust of 94km/h at 1:50pm AWST.

If storms develop they are likely to be more intense than usual and DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS may occur in some parts of the warning area.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.