DFES Warnings (All Regions)
Bushfire All Clear for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
Category: Bushfire
Alert Summary: Bushfire ALL CLEAR for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
Content:
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note changes under Alert Level and Extra Information sections.
Time of issue: 10:04 AM
Date of issue: 31 May 2020
Bushfire ALL CLEAR for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
ALERT LEVEL:
An ALL CLEAR advice is in place for people on or near Great Northern Highway, 40 kilometres north of Munjina Roadhouse in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND.
- The bushfire is no longer impacting the area.
- Firefighters will monitor the area for the rest of the day.
- The danger has passed but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes.
WHAT TO DO:
- Drive slowly and with caution.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have not been closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Firefighters are monitoring the situation.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- The fire was reported at 01:06 PM on 30 May 2020.
- Currently there has been 58 hectares burnt.
- DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
No further updates will be issued.
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Posted 2:04am - 31 May 2020Bushfire Advice for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
Category: Bushfire
Alert Summary: Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
Content:
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
This is a new alert
Time of issue: 04:19 PM
Date of issue: 30 May 2020
Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway, north of Munjina Roadhouse, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people on or near Great Northern Highway, 40 kilometres north of Munjina Roadhouse in parts of MARBLE BAR in the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
- There is a lot of smoke in the area.
- Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
- The fire is burning on the eastern side of Great Northern Highway.
WHAT TO DO:
If driving - Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
- The bushfire is moving slowly in a northerly direction.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have not been closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Firefighters are monitoring the situation.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- The fire was reported at 01:06 PM on 30 May 2020.
- DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
The next update to be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.
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Posted 8:19am - 30 May 2020After Storm: Cancellation for Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
Category: Storm
Alert Summary: Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
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The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes to alert level and under weather details section
Time of issue: 05:20 PM
Date of issue: 29 May 2020
Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
As at 29/05/2020 17:00:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advises the severe weather warning for the Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of the Great Southern districts has been cancelled.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in WA.
WHAT TO DO:
Now the severe weather has passed, DFES advises you to:
- Keep away from flooded drains, rivers,streams and waterways.
- Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
- Keep clear of fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
- Assess your home, car and property for damage.
- Check to see if your neighbour needs help.
- If damage has occurred, take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
- If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
WEATHER DETAILS:
At 29/05/2020 17:00:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised the immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. Despite the cancellation of the Severe Weather Warning, tides remain higher than normal along the lower west coast and large swells will continue into Saturday about coastal waters. For more information, see the coastal waters forecasts: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Some roads may be closed. Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the local Shire.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING:
- DFES is monitoring the situation.
- Emergency services have answered more than 90 calls for help since in the last 24 hours.
- State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers respond on a priority basis and people are asked to remain patient.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:
- If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
- In a life threatening situation call 000
After a storm SES volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes or cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
No further updates will be issued.
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Posted 9:20am - 29 May 2020Storm - Take Action Now for Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
Category: Storm
Alert Summary: Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
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The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes under weather details section
Time of issue: 02:32 PM
Date of issue: 29 May 2020
Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
If you live in Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of the Great Southern districts you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
This weather is not unusual for this time of year, but could damage homes and make travel dangerous.
WHAT TO DO:
DFES advises you to: - If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams.
- Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
- Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline 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.
IF DRIVING:- Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
- Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers.
- Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines 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.
- Take care in areas that have been flooded and be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy, and vehicles could become bogged.
People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance
WEATHER DETAILS:
At 29/05/2020 14:04:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised a cold front is moving through southwest parts of WA and will continue moving towards the north and east during the afternoon. A pool of cold air behind the front will move over the south coast this evening. This front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday. Damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible, particularly in coastal parts south of Mandurah, and could cause damage to homes and property. Conditions will ease from the west during the evening and overnight. Squally thunderstorms are possible throughout the warning area with the passage of the front, with small hail also possible south of Bunbury to Katanning behind the front this evening. Heavy rainfall is possible with rainfall totals of 40 to 50mm in the Perth hills and parts of the Southwest District. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could reduce visibility and make driving conditions hazardous. Tides will be higher than expected between Yanchep and Mandurah. Tides between Mandurah and Albany are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark with very rough seas and potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Tides along the lower west coast have been observed at 0.25 to 0.5 of a metre above the predicted tide. Damaging surf conditions are possible which could cause beach erosion about the Southwest Capes and along the south coast to Albany. The following wind gusts were reported: 104 km/h at Gooseberry Hill at 12:47pm WST, 93 km/h at Garden Island at 9:05am WST and 93 km/h at Cape Leeuwin at 8:26am WST. This is typical weather for this time of the year. This front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday, but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Some roads may be closed Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the local Shire.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING:
- DFES is monitoring the situation.
- Emergency services have answered more than 70 calls for help since in the last 24 hours.
- State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers respond on a priority basis and people are asked to remain patient.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:
- If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
- In a life threatening situation call 000
After a storm SES volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes or cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
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Posted 6:32am - 29 May 2020Storm - Take Action Now for Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
Category: Storm
Alert Summary: Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
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The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes under weather details section
Time of issue: 12:26 PM
Date of issue: 29 May 2020
Take action with severe weather coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, Goldfields-Midlands, South West, Lower South West, Great Southern
If you live in Lower West, South West, South Coastal and parts of the Great Southern districts you should take action and stay safe with severe weather to come.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
This weather is not unusual for this time of year, but could damage homes and make travel dangerous.
WHAT TO DO:
DFES advises you to: - If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams.
- Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
- Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline 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.
IF DRIVING:- Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
- Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers.
- Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines 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.
- Take care in areas that have been flooded and be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy, and vehicles could become bogged.
People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance
WEATHER DETAILS:
At 29/05/2020 11:07:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised A cold front is moving through southwest parts of WA and will continue moving towards the north and east during the afternoon. A pool of cold air behind the front will move over the south coast this evening. This front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday.Damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 kilometres per hour with peak gusts to around 100 kilometres per hour are possible, particularly in coastal parts south of Mandurah, and could cause damage to homes and property. Damaging winds are possible southwest of a line from Mandurah to Albany extending to Perth and Bremer Bay around midday. Conditions will ease from the west during the evening and overnight. Squally thunderstorms are possible throughout the warning area with the passage of the front, with small hail also possible south of Bunbury to Katanning behind the front this evening.Heavy rainfall is possible with the passage of the cold front. Rainfall totals of 40 to 50 millimetres are possible in the Perth hills and parts of the Southwest District. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could reduce visibility and make driving conditions hazardous. Tides will be higher than expected between Yanchep and Mandurah. Tides between Mandurah and Albany are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark with very rough seas and potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Tides along the lower west coast have been observed at 0.25 to 0.5 of a metre above the predicted tide. Damaging surf conditions are possible which could cause beach erosion about the Southwest Capes and along the south coast to Albany. This is typical weather for this time of the year. This front is not as strong as the weather system which moved through Perth and western parts of WA last Sunday and Monday, but winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Some roads may be closed Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the local Shire.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING:
- DFES is monitoring the situation.
- Emergency services have answered more than 51 calls for help since in the last 24 hours.
- State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers respond on a priority basis and people are asked to remain patient.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:
- If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
- In a life threatening situation call 000
After a storm SES volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes or cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
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Posted 4:26am - 29 May 2020
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