A storm advice has been issued to West Aussies urging residents to act now to stay safe.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued the alert just before 11am on Wednesday, advising people in Northam, Dowerin, Gingin, Wongan Hills, Armadale and Beverley to prepare now.

“You need to act now and stay safe with severe weather forecast including damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall from late this morning, persisting through the afternoon,” the alert stated.

The wind “may cause damage to homes and property”, and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services is warning locals to secure and tie down outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items around your home that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds.

The BoM said a trough and an embedded low-pressure system are moving

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