Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 21/12 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning summary
Severe Weather Warning issued for areas southwest of a line from Lancelin to
Southern Cross to Israelite Bay.
Gale Warning for coastal waters from Jurien Bay to Israelite Bay.
Strong Wind Warning for remaining coastal waters from Kalbarri to SA Border.
Warning for Sheep Farmers in the Southwest and South Coastal districts and
southern and western parts of the Great Southern for Friday afternoon and
evening.
Forecast for Friday
SW Land Division: Windy, with scattered showers extending from the west. Showers
becoming widespread with isolated squally thunderstorms over southwestern parts
by early afternoon, before extending through the remainder of the southern half
during the afternoon and evening. Dangerous wind gusts possible southwest of a
line from Lancelin to Corrigin to Bremer Bay, extending east towards Southern
Cross, Esperance and Israelite Bay during the afternoon and evening. Small hail
possible near the western south coast in the evening.
Far southwest Gascoyne and southwest Goldfields: Isolated showers developing in
the evening.
Forecast for Saturday
SW Land Division: Isolated showers clearing the far northwest early morning and
the remainder in the afternoon. Showers tending scattered near the south coast
with isolated early morning thunderstorms and hail before easing to isolated
showers from the west during the morning.
Southwest Gascoyne: Isolated early morning showers.
Southwest Goldfields: Isolated morning showers.
Perth Forecast
Warning summary
Severe Weather Warning issued.
Forecast for Friday
A few showers, becoming heavier and more frequent in the afternoon with
dangerous wind gusts possible. Strong and squally NW'ly winds before shifting
W/SW in the evening.
Precis:      Showers increasing. Windy.
City:        Max   21
Mandurah:    Max   20
UV Alert:    9:20 am to 3:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Fire Danger: Coastal Plain: NOT RATED
Hills: NOT RATED
Forecast for Saturday
A shower or two, clearing early afternoon. Moderate to fresh SW'ly winds, easing
in the afternoon.
Precis:      Shower or two, clearing.
City:        Min 10         Max 18
Mandurah:    Min 12        Max 17
Sunday       Sunny.                                 Min 5      Max 22
Monday       Cloud increasing later.                Min 6      Max 21
Tuesday      A few showers.                         Min 12     Max 20
Wednesday    A few showers.                         Min 12     Max 18
Thursday     A few showers, easing.                 Min 11     Max 19
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm WST Friday.

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