Once-in-five-year storm due to hit Perth in coming hours
A severe storm is expected to hit Perth in the coming hours, bringing huge swells that threaten to breach the already eroded coastline of the coastal town of Lancelin. The storm is considered a once-in-five-year event, and residents are on high alert. The storm's impact is expected to be significant, with potential damage to the coastline and surrounding areas.
- ▪A once-in-five-year storm is due to hit Perth in the coming hours.
- ▪The coastal town of Lancelin is on high alert due to huge swells threatening to breach its eroded coastline.
- ▪The storm's impact is expected to be significant, with potential damage to the coastline and surrounding areas.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 21:16:02 +1000 |
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