40K views · 352 reactions | Perth’s weekend weather was wild, with lightning striking the South 32 and Rio Tinto buildings. Over 10,000 homes lost power across WA on Saturday night as strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms ripped through Perth and the southwest. Video by Luke Baker (@lukebakerphoto on Intagram) | Perth is OK | Facebook

Severe storm smashes Perth Hills

What was the weather like at your place this afternoon? ⛈️⛈️⛈️ A summer storm pummelled WA's Wheatbelt and eastern parts of Perth on a 41 degree day, with residents reporting large hailstones and heavy rain. STORY: https://ab.co/4bbJqGr. A short and sharp downpour caused flash flooding across eastern parts of the metropolitan area, tearing down trees, ripping roofs and causing minor flash flooding. Power was cut out to about 27,000 homes across the Wheatbelt and Perth metropolitan area at the pe