WA and Perth weather: BOM releases severe heavy rainfall warning for South West including Mandurah, Bunbury
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of WA’s South West and lower west from early Wednesday morning.
A slow-moving cold front is forecast to bring persistent rain and embedded thunderstorms to coastal areas and parts of the hills.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns heavy falls could cause flash flooding, with six-hourly totals of 30 to 60mm and isolated falls of up to 70mm possible.
Areas that could be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Collie, Harvey, Dwellingup and Pinjarra.
Perth is forecast to receive up to 30mm of rain on Wednesday, with a high chance of at least 10mm. The wet weather is expected to continue on Thursday, with up to 10mm possible and a medium chance of at least 4mm.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises West Aussies in the warning area to prepare:
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