http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth-radar/story-e6frg1rc-1225843967248http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perths-wild-stormy-weather-here-to-stay/story-e6frg1rc-1226083211963RESIDENTS of Perth and the South-West have been warned to batten down as a storm front packing destructive winds of up to 130km/h approaches the coast.
At 6am the leading edge of the front crossed the southwest corner of the state between Bunbury and Walpole, with wind gusts of 130km/hr reported at Cape Naturaliste and 109 km/hr at Cape Leeuwin.
The bureau warned that as the front continued to move eastwards, possible dangerous gusts of more than 125km/h could cause significant damage or destruction to homes and property in localised areas.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain may cause flash flooding in some areas.
Higher than normal tides could also cause flooding of low-lying coastal areas between Jurien Bay and Cape Leeuwin, particularly in Geographe Bay.
Dangerous surf conditions could cause beach erosion.
