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More than 50,000 homes in the Perth metropolitan area are now without power following the strong cold front that crossed the coast earlier today.
In the largest single interruption, power has been cut to a major transformer in the Riverton substation, affecting about 10,000 customers.
Western Power says the main cause of faults today was related to the storm. Debris, including household material, had blown into powerlines causing damage and in some cases bringing down the powerlines.
The other major power interruptions currently affecting the metro area includes Wanneroo (9000 properties), Amhurst (6000), Southern River (7000), Gosnells (3500), Padfields (2500), Arkana (2500), Yangebup (2500), Myaree (2500), Landsdale (2000), Parkwood (1700), Wilson, Forrestfield, Middle Swan and High Wycombe (all 1000) and Kalamunda (800).
There are a number of reports of powerlines down. Western Power has urged people to take care and stay clear of any downed or damaged powerlines.
Western Power said crews would attend to hazards in the first instance to ensure the safety of the general public and would then attend to faults and restore power. More than 120 hazards have been reported to Western Power so far today.
At 1pm, the Perth radar showed a strong cold front to the east of the city and is expected near Geraldton to Albany mid-afternoon before reaching Esperance this evening.
Widespread damaging winds up to 110kmh are expected to extend throughout the warning area during the day as the front moves east.
In isolated areas locally destructive gusts in excess of 125kmh may cause significant damage or destruction of property.
Today, Rottnest Island recorded a wind gust of 115kmh at 11.31am and Perth Airport 107kmh at 12.31pm.
Brunswick Junction has recorded 96.2mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9am.
Meanwhile, a second front is expected near the south west corner on Friday and severe winds are likely to continue in southern areas.
Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms may result in flash flooding mainly about the south-west district and adjacent lower-west and south-coastal districts today.
The State Emergency Service is advising people to put away or weigh down loose objects, move vehicles under cover and stay inside away from windows and boat owners should ensure boats are securely moored.
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