Perth weather: City wakes to deluge as cold front hits, spurring urgent warning to drivers

Key points

• Perth experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds as a cold front swept through Western Australia. The downpour, which began overnight, is expected to continue throughout the day, with up to 15mm of rain forecast.
• Main Roads has advised drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and wet roads. Temperatures will peak at 19 degrees, with winds reaching up to 40 km/h before conditions improve in the evening.
• This follows a rare weather event on Tuesday, which saw lightning strikes across the city.