Perth residents warned to brace for severe storm

A radar picture of the storm over Perth. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology Source: PerthNow

PERTH residents are being warned to brace for a severe thunderstorm which has started to hit northern and eastern suburbs.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning this evening for residents in the metropolitan area, and near York, Dalwallinu and Southern Cross to get ready for damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and possible flash flooding.

The storms are expected to hit southern Perth suburbs by 6.30pm.

At 5.10pm, BOM's radar imagery showed a line of thunderstorms from Gingin to Mt Helena.

At 5.18pm Gingin had recorded 12.2mm of rain and Dalwallinu recorded 11.6 at 5.35pm.

Large hail has also been reported from a thunderstorm near Moora earlier this afternoon.

Earlier this afternoon, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said they were on standby for callouts from any damage.

The Department advised that people should stay away from trees, powerlines storm water drains and streams if outside, and leave the water if boating, swimming or surfing.

Residents inside are advised to close curtains and blinds,and stay inside away from windows.

If you have any photos of the storm for publication, please email to kaitlyn.offer@news.com.au

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