This just came thru my work email, must be serious coz its the first time they ever done something like this...hmmm

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Locally Destructive Winds

For people in the Southwest, Lower West, Central West and adjacent parts of the Great Southern, Central Wheat Belt and Southern Coastal districts, including the Perth metropolitan area, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton and Albany.

The passage of a cold front this afternoon and evening may cause locally destructive wind gusts in excess of 125 kilometres per hour.

The FESA - State Emergency Service advises that people should secure loose items and stay indoors if strong winds develop. Boat owners should ensure that small craft are securely moored. Driving conditions will be hazardous.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213.