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Severe storms and heavy rain lash Perth and WA's south
Original: perth weather
Severe thunderstorms are hitting Western Australia, with warnings issued for damaging winds and heavy rain. Perth has been lashed by rain and hail, while some farmers in WA's south recorded nearly 100mm of rain in 24 hours. One town plunged to -5.2C as the cold front swept through, drawing wide attention to the volatile conditions across the state.
Why now: Severe thunderstorm warnings and unusually heavy rain and cold are affecting Perth and regional WA right now.
PerthWestern AustraliaBureau of MeteorologyEarly Warning Network
Evidence
- Some farmers see nearly 100mm of rain in 24 hours in WA's south · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Rain lashes Perth as one town plunges to -5.2C · PerthNow
- Hail, storms and rain set to drench WA as warning issued · PerthNow
- WA Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain · Early Warning Network
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