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Perth Under Siege: Giant Hail, Flash Floods Loom
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms warning issued for Perth metropolitan area.
- Storms bring risk of damaging winds, heavy rain, and large hailstones.
- Residents advised to seek shelter and stay away from windows.
Perth residents are on alert as the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, forecasting conditions ripe for damaging winds, intense rainfall causing flash flooding, and large hailstones.
The storm, first observed near Burns Beach, is currently tracking southward and is anticipated to affect a wide swathe of the Greater Perth region, including suburbs like Hillarys, Scarborough, and Fremantle within the next hour.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has provided crucial safety advice, urging individuals to seek immediate shelter indoors and away from windows, disconnect electrical appliances, and avoid driving through flooded areas. Preparing for potential flooding with measures like sandbags is also recommended.
