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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Western Australia Forecast
Issued at 4:45 am WST on Wednesday 26 August 2020
for the period until midnight WST Saturday 29 August 2020.

Warning Information
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Weather Situation – Northern Western Australia
A broad trough extends from the western Kimberley through to near the Pilbara
coast and to central parts of the State. Hot conditions persisting.

Weather Situation – Southern and Central Western Australia
A high pressure ridge will strengthen near the south coast, with a high
pressure system becoming established in the Bight by Thursday. A weak cold
front will move over southwestern parts of the South West Land Division during
Friday afternoon and evening, extending across the south coast on Saturday as a
ridge builds over the southwest in its wake.

Forecast for the rest of Wednesday 26 August
Showers possible near the western south coast.

Forecast for Thursday 27 August
Possible shower near the western south coast.

Forecast for Friday 28 August
Showers developing about the Southwest district during the day, extending to a
line southwest of Jurien Bay to Bremer Bay by midnight. Only light falls
expected to penetrate to inland parts.

Forecast for Saturday 29 August
Showers southwest of a line from Geraldton to Ravensthorpe to Israelite Bay.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm WST Wednesday.

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