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- Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, damaging winds, and flash flooding hit Perth and southwestern Western Australia starting Monday afternoon.
- A slow-moving low pressure system and a band of showers triggered the storms, and conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Meteorologist Angus Hines said rainfall could reach 50mm to 100mm along the west coast, mainly from Perth to the far south-west, with lesser rain inland and in agricultural regions.
- Hines cautioned that the storms could lead to tree damage, power outages, and localized rainfall exceeding 100mm, describing it as some of the most substantial precipitation experienced in recent months.
- This wet weather ends a dry spell in 2025 and signals the arrival of winter, while southeastern Australia braces for colder conditions and snow this weekend.
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Winter chill set to sweep though much of the nation while one state faces heavy soaking
Millions of Australians are expected to feel a swift drop in temperature as winter brings frosty conditions to much of the country, but the west coast will experience an additional heavy rainfall to accompany the cold front.
Sunshine, showers, and strong winds: what to expect in the days ahead
Heavy rain and strong winds will sweep across the UK this week, with gales in the northwest and a fresher feel as cooler air spreads southwards. Prepare for a turbulent few days ahead.On Tuesday, a cold front will sweep southeastwards across England and Wales, delivering heavy rain through the first half of the morning. As it progresses, the rain will lighten and become patchy, clearing the southeastern quarter by midday.In its wake, brighter co…
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