WA weather recap: Bushfire, storms caused chaos across the State, thousands impacted by power outages
Wild weather battered WA on Tuesday, with two separate emergency warnings issued as thunderstorms and bushfires caused chaos across the State.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas north of Perth on Tuesday morning, warning residents to expect heavy rainfall and large hailstones.
Hours later at 11.30am a bushfire emergency warning was issued in WA’s north after lightning sparked a fire near Lesueur Scenic Drive.
RECAP THE DAY AS IT HAPPENED.
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More rain tomorrow!
It’s been a day of wild weather.
Storms, rain, hail and bushfires caused chaos across the State.
And while the weather seems to be calming down, West Aussies are in for another day of wet conditions tomorrow.
The BOM forecasts a high chance of showers on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A possible thunderstorm is also forecast.
SEE THE FORECAST:
Wednesday: 26C, high chance of showers.
Thursday: 25C, High chance of showers
Friday: 23C, medium chance of showers
Saturday: 22C, partly cloudy
Sunday: 22C, partly cloudy
Monday: 22C, sunny
Tuesday: 23C, Sunny
Fire on electrical pole
Western Power responded to an emergency on Stoneham Street in Joondanna.
The street was tapped off as authorities worked to bring the situation under control.
Wild winds in Perth CBD
More power outages
More than 2200 homes are without power in Willetton, with Western Power estimating it will be restored at 8.30pm.
Unusual rescue at Cott Beach
As emergency services respond to people needing help amid the wild weather.
Firefighters were called to a rather unusual rescue at Cottesloe Beach.
Ryan Stolberg was in Perth for a holiday when he decided to fly his drone to film the iconic Cottesloe Teahouse and beach.
However, it all went wrong when he crashed his drone at the top of a pine tree.
After his friend talked him out of climbing the tree in the stormy weather, Mr Stolberg opted to call the local firefighters to see if they could help.
Ten minutes later, two fire trucks and a ranger arrived to help get the drone down.
Sadly, the drone could not be retrieved.
Strong wind warning
A strong wind warning has been issued for Perth Local Waters, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast.
The BOM issues these warnings for winds over 26 knots.
Even the animals at Perth Zoo are tucked away in bed!
Damage and calls for help
Emergency services have answered 23 calls for help since 8.30am.
Damage has been reported in Lancelin, Middle Swan, Oakford, Bedford and Boudler.
DFES is continuing to monitor the situation.
Rob Fannin captured this incredible picture in Cataby
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