Perth weather recap: Wild weather hits Perth causing roads to flood, power outages
![A storm caused widespread damage in Perth and Bunbury overnight. the Rio Tinto building is hit by lightning.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-14934818/fa70c37e0047cb5ce95728a6b32b181b6f240166-16x9-x4y0w791h445.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
A dangerous thunderstorm left a trail of flooded roads and homes without power on Thursday night.
Here’s our live blog recap of weather updates as they happened.
Storm warning cancelled
DFES has issued an alert that the severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Greater Perth area has been cancelled.
That wraps up the end of our weather blog.
Thanks for following along.
Power outages continue
More homes have been left without power as heavy rainfall continues to soak the area.
165 residents in Dianella and Nollamara are the latest to be struck by the unplanned outage.
More than 250 customers in Joondanna are yet to have power restored after being impacted at around 5pm.
Flooding
Motorists heading southbound on the Mitchell Freeway are urged to drive safely as heavy rainfall causes flooding at Cedric Street.
Traffic management is at the scene and the left lane has been blocked.
Roads are dangerous
Main Roads has urged commuters to drive safely as heavy rainfall hits the Perth metropolitan area.
“Drive to the conditions,” they say.
“We’re all in it together, be mindful of others on the road and patience is key when driving in these conditions.”
People are urged to keep a safe braking distance and ensure their headlights are switched on.
There is a chance of flash flooding in some areas, and people should stay alert.
More homes without power
Thousands of residents are without power in the States south after wild weather continues to rock the region.
The unplanned outage has impacted more than 2,000 customers in Mandurah and neighbouring suburb Greenfields.
Power is expected to be restored at 12:30am.
Buildings damaged in CBD
Intense winds caused cement to fall off the State Building in Perth’s CBD earlier today.
![News. Weather. Cement render has crashed to the footpath outside the State Buildings in Perth after high winds tore the bottom anchor from the wall displaying signage on Barrack Street. Workers and passers-by try to secure the loose swinging sign.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-14934818/f0090babaa61a77edcb0af702ec7e2814a2aa960.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
![News. Weather. Cement render has crashed to the footpath outside the State Buildings in Perth after high winds tore the bottom anchor from the wall displaying signage on Barrack Street.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-14934818/3619ed69d3cb5a20aca687e0ae1585bd524cf3b5.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Power outages
Hundreds are without power as heavy winds and rainfall sweep the State.
More than 250 customers in Joondanna have been impacted by an unplanned outage.
Power is estimated to be restored at 10.30pm.
Storm damage
The thunderstorm that hit Bunbury at the weekend caused signficant damage to homes and cars.
See all the photos of the storm aftermath here.
Bureau hopes weather won’t be as wild as last weekend
Meteorologist Helen Reid said the weather hopefully would not be as wild as last weekend.
“During the course of the afternoon, we are expecting a bit of rain, and by the time it’s dark this evening, it will be quite wet with about 20-30mm to come through,” she said.
And the showers are forecast to continue tomorrow.
Ms Reid said residents on the coast were most susceptible to the severe conditions.
“Those on the coastline will feel the full effect of the cold front,” she said.
“Mandurah, around Albany, may see a warning for heavy rainfall and possibly some damaging winds.
“Residents are encouraged to be mindful and take care when travelling and keep an eye out for emergency services.”
Roads flooded
Motorists are being urged to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall floods WA roads.
Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd near Cardiff-Mcalinden Rd, Goodwood Rd near Gibson Rd, Capel River and South Western Hwy near Marshall Rd, Argyle are all impacted by flooding.
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