South Perth has been hit by heavy squalls and flash floods as a low-pressure system moves along the west coast.
On Friday afternoon, a storm devastated Rockingham and caused strong winds and heavy rains.
Camera Icon Office radar shows red spots of heavy rain in Rockingham. Credit: Meteorological Office
“The weather is heading west, so areas from Lancelin to Augusta may experience storms soon,” said Duty Forecaster Meteorological Bureau Luke Huntington.
The weight of the low-pressure system will move further south and is expected to reach Bunbury on Saturday morning.
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There is currently no current weather warning for the metropolitan area.
Perth residents used social media on Friday afternoon to show the wild weather in their area.
“Crazy in Rockingham. Stony everywhere. We were underwater in front and behind,” one person wrote.
“When it comes to picking up the school,” another said.
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Rainfall will decrease slightly over the weekend by 5-10mm on Saturday, but don’t leave your rubber boots too soon.
Camera icon Huge hailstones in Cooloongup. Credit: supplied
Huntington said another cold front was expected to move on Sunday, with increased showers, storms and strong winds and gusts.
While rain is expected to ease slightly early next week, the BOM model suggests that winter is really here with stronger cold fronts on the horizon with the pattern of rain and cold fronts that they are expected to increase.
Camera Icon A low pressure system has caused hail and sudden flooding in parts of Perth. Credit: supplied
SEVEN DAY FORECAST
Friday: 13-22C, 15-25mm
Saturday: 12-22C, 5-10mm
Sunday: 12-20C, 10-20mm
Monday: 11-19C, 2-6mm
Tuesday: 11-20C, 1-3mm
Wednesday: 10-20C, 2-6mm