Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA

Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windows

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Tens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come.

The powerful weather event was forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 125km/h to Perth and communities along Western Australia’s coast.