Thunderstorms sound the start of winter

as posted here


June 02, 2009 09:00am
THUNDERSTORMS have swept through Perth overnight and this morning, sounding the arrival of winter in spectacular fashion.

Heavy rain and hail fell in Perth's northern suburbs last night while an electrical storm lit up the sky in southern suburbs and dumped some heavy rain.

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Storms returned this morning, with heavy rain falling across the metropolitan area.

Roads into the city were clogged with traffic as drivers slowed in treacherous conditions.

Overnight Anketell, in the southern suburbs, had 18mm; Jarrahdale 8mm; Gidgegannup 10mm, Mundaring 4mm, Champion Lakes 5mm and Rottnest 4mm

Perth had 4mm last night and a further 2mm this morning before the showers cleared.

Thunderstorms brought more rain this morning to the metropolitan area and some agricultural areas across the South West and southern Wheatbelt areas.

Since 9am Perth has recorded 2mm, but there were heavier falls at Gosnells with 10mm; Champion Lakes 4.6mm and Lancelin 4mm.

In the South-West, Collie East recorded 12mm and Witchcliffe 15mm.

Further inland Katanning had 11mm; Wagin 14mm, Pingelly 8mm and Narrogin 7mm since 9am. Beverley recorded 13mm and Bencubbin 5mm.

The storms are expected to clear today with a a few showers on Wednesday, clearing on Thursday ahead of a fine spell lasting through till early next week.

TODAY'S FORECAST:
A shower or two, although with lengthy fine periods. The chance of a morning
thunderstorm. Light winds becoming moderate SW'ly by the afternoon.

Precis: Shower or two. Morning storm risk.
City: Max 22
Mandurah: Max 20


THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday Shower or two. Min 9 Max 20
Thursday Early shower then fine. Min 6 Max 18
Friday Fine. Min 3 Max 19
Saturday Fine. Min 4 Max 20
Sunday Fine. Min 4 Max 20
Monday Fine. Min 4 Max 21
as posted here