Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for Central Wheat Belt and parts of South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Goldfields districts. Issued at 5:13 pm Monday, 9 February 2026. Severe thunderstorms occurring over inland areas. Weather Situation A trough is producing fast-moving, gusty thunderstorms over the inland areas across the southwest during the afternoon. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Goldfields, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Corrigin, Dowerin, Hopetoun, Hyden and Lake Grace. 106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Newdegate at 3:06 pm. 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Lake Grace at 1:45 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 8:15 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.