This aerial footage shows the extent of the damage to homes across the Perth Hills as a result of the freak storm that hit last night. More than 8,000 properties are without power, roofs have been torn off homes, powerlines are down and multiple roads between Great Eastern Highway and Toodyay Road in Mundaring have been closed. | ABC Perth

WILD WEATHER: The damage is still being assessed but the clean up from Perth's summer storm is set to cost millions, with more than 1,300 insurance claims already lodged. READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/wr92wqe | The West Australian

‼☔STORM APPROACHING☔‼ Mobile phone vision has captured a waterspout forming off the coast of Mandurah, as a strong cold front approaches the Perth metropolitan area late this afternoon. How's it looking where you are? The weather bureau has issued a severe weather alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, and damaging winds gusts up to 100kmh in the state's south. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Na

Incredible pictures are coming in from all over Perth of last night's spectacular thunderstorm ☔⚡😲 Show us your best shots 👇 | ABC Perth

40K views · 353 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