MELBOURNE - Oct 30/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
Warning summary Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters from Carnarvon to Jurien Bay. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the central parts of the state. Forecast for Sunday Kimberley, Interior, far northern Goldfields, eastern Pilbara, south and east Gascoyne: Showers and thunderstorms. Squally thunderstorms in the northern Interior, far northern Goldfields, eastern Pilbara and eastern Gascoyne, with heavy rainfall conducive to flash flooding. Central parts of the Gascoyne, central parts of the Goldfields, and the far northeast SW Land Division: Isolated afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms. South and east Eucla, and the far east parts of the Southeast coastal district: Isolated showers or drizzle. Forecast for Monday Kimberley, northern Interior, far northern Goldfields, Gascoyne, eastern Pilbara, and the northern parts of the SW Land Division: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, becoming scattered in the NW Interior, central and eastern Gascoyne, eastern Pilbara, and Kimberley, with heavy falls, and strong squalls. Coastal Eucla and the far east of the SE Coastal district: Isolated showers or drizzle during the morning. Perth Forecast Warning summary Nil. Forecast for Sunday Sunny. Moderate E/SE winds, becoming fresh and gusty late evening. Precis: Sunny. City: Max 27 Mandurah: Max 26 UV Alert: 8:20 am to 3:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High] Fire Danger: Coastal Plain: NOT RATED Hills: NOT RATED Forecast for Monday Partly cloudy. Moderate to fresh and gusty E'ly winds, easing during the morning and tending E/SE in the afternoon. Precis: Partly cloudy. City: Min 14 Max 29 Mandurah: Min 15 Max 27 Tuesday Mostly sunny. Min 17 Max 31 Wednesday Partly cloudy. Min 20 Max 32 Thursday Showers developing. Storm Risk. Min 20 Max 28 Friday A few showers. Min 18 Max 25 Saturday Shower or two. Min 16 Max 25 The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm WST Sunday.
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STAT News Service
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