Weather Warning

This warning affects:Eucla and South East Coastal.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of Eucla and South East Coastal districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDW21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 9:09 AM WST on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing in the southeast this evening.

Weather Situation: A vigorous southwesterly flow is expected to develop in the wake of a cold front in the South East Coastal district this evening, before extending to parts of the Eucla coastline early Wednesday morning. Winds will begin easing from the west of the warning area by sunrise on Wednesday and clear to the east by midday.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are expected over parts of the South East Coastal district from this evening, extending to the Eucla coastal fringe east of Eyre in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Wednesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Esperance, Eucla, Eyre and Israelite Bay.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
  • * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
  • * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
  • * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
  • * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
  • * Assess your home, car and property for damage.
  • * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
  • * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

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.