Storm batters south-west WA as strong winds down trees, damage homes

A severe cold front over the southern half of WA uproots trees and brings down power lines, causing minor property damage — and more severe weather is on the way.

The storm saw wind gusts peak at 107 kilometres per hour at Cape Leeuwin overnight.

Gusts of 85kph were recorded along the coast of Perth.

A section of Mandurah was blacked out during the night and trees fell on at least two houses — one in Capel and another in Nannup.

The State Emergency Service said it had received 17 calls for help, mostly to attend to roof damage.

While strong winds caused problems over the last 24 hours, rain did not — with Perth recording just over 10 millimetres.

Bridgetown received the heaviest rainfall at almost 28mm, while Manjimup had more than 26mm.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for the Lower South West and Great Southern regions.

The bureau is warning residents in Albany, Mount Barker, Bremer Bay, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Walpole and surrounding areas that severe weather is imminent.

Source: Storm batters south-west WA as strong winds down trees, damage homes – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)