Western Australia Faces Strong Winds and Swells in Forecast Storm
Perth and the South West region are forecast to receive tornado-strength wind gusts and dangerous swells. The storm is described as a once-in-five-year event.
The Sydney Morning HeraldPerth and the South West region are forecast to receive tornado-strength wind gusts and dangerous swells during an event described as a once-in-five-year storm. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the storm is expected to affect the area with high winds and large ocean swells.
The report states the wind gusts could reach tornado strength.
Swells are also expected to become dangerous during the event. No specific timing for the storm's arrival was provided in the report.
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