‘Once in five-year’ storm set to hit WA’s coast over long weekend
A significant storm system is expected to impact the West Australian coast over the long weekend, with wind gusts exceeding 120 km/h. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that this once-in-five-year event will affect areas from Geraldton to Albany. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially damaging conditions and flooding in coastal areas.
- ▪Emergency services are warning of a storm system set to batter the West Australian coast throughout the long weekend.
- ▪Wind gusts of more than 120 km/h are expected to hit north of Perth late on Saturday.
- ▪The storm will cover from Geraldton to Albany, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall forecasted.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 15:45:39 +1000 |
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