Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall for parts of Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern districts. Issued at 5:47 pm Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Severe thunderstorms are producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the southwest of the state Weather Situation A cold front is moving northeast through the South West district. The front is triggering a number of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms that may produce heavy rainfall in some locations. Damaging winds are also possible in the northern portions of the warning area. DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Collie, Harvey, Denmark and Pinjarra. North Walpole reported 18.4 mm of rain over 30 min ending 4:32 pm. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. * 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. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. The next warning is due to be issued by 8:50 pm. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.