EMERGENCY services answered more than 40 calls for help as a cold front hit the Perth metropolitan area and South West today.
Gusts over 100km/h and heavy rainfall have buffeted southern WA today as a severe cold front swept over.
The severe weather warning for Perth has now been cancelled but a second warning remains in place tonight for parts of southern WA, from Margaret River to Bremer Bay, including people in or near Mt Barker and Albany.
Damage was reported in Busselton, Bunbury and Augusta, as well as the Perth metro area, and State Emergency Service volunteers are responding on a priority basis.
The maximum temperature peaked at 18C just after 11am before the front hit Perth and to 7pm, 35.4mm had fallen in the Bureau of Meteorology's Mt Lawley gauge.
Heavy rain started falling in the city just after 11am, with showers hitting the southern suburbs earlier in the morning.
Since 9am, Rottnest Island recorded 39.8mm of rain, as well as a 106km/h gust just after midday, while Mandurah had 21.8.4mm and Garden Island recorded 32.4mm.
This afternoon the hills suburb of Bickley copped more than 40mm and the mercury maxed out at just 15.2C shortly after 11am.
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A gust of 111km/h hit Busselton Jetty at 9.41am as the squally cold front delivered high winds as it crossed the coast.
Since 9am today, Busselton recorded over 48mm, while Bunbury had 27.4mm and Cape Naturaliste had 23.6mm.
Witchcliffe, south of Margaret River, was hit with torrential rain — recording 58mm between 7am and 10am, which caused local flooding.
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Wild winds have buffeted Perth and the South West as a cold front sweeps through. Source: News Corp Australia
A spokesman at the Busselton SES unit said they were starting to receive call-outs for help after the storm hit.
City of Busselton deputy mayor Grant Henley said he was not aware of any major damage in area but said there was some localised flooding of storm drains.
"It's quite rough . . . it was a very windy night, but no rain," Mr Henley said.
"We've just had rain since 9am this morning.
"There is a bit of localised flooding with the storm drains reaching their capacity but it drains away pretty well here.
"I haven't been alerted to any (major damage) at this stage . . . it's just all part of winter in paradise."
As at 2pm, the Bureau advises that a strong cold front is currently moving across western parts of the South West land division.
The cold front is likely to cause widespread damaging winds up to 100km/h that could result in damage to homes and property.
In isolated areas dangerous gusts in excess of 125km/h could cause significant damage or destruction to homes and property.
Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is possible with the passage of the cold front over areas south of Jurien Bay.
Higher than normal tides may cause flooding of low-lying coastal areas.
The cold front moved through the Perth area between 12pm and 2pm, and conditions over Perth are expected to ease over the next hour.
A separate severe weather warning has been issued for areas along the south coast between Margaret River and Bremer Bay for damaging winds tonight and early Wednesday morning.
There is also a warning for sheep graziers in the southern half, with cold temperatures, showers and strong winds likely to cause sheep and lamb losses.
Showers and storms are likely to persist until tomorrow morning. Source: News Corp Australia
The Bureau says that while this is typical weather for this time of the year, the winds may cause damage to property and make road conditions dangerous.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advised residents store or weigh down loose objects such as outdoor furniture, have an emergency kit handy, ensure pets and animals are in a safe area and move vehicles under cover.
Boat owners should also securely moor their boats.
If your home or property suffers significant damage call the SES on 132 500.
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