About 10,000 customers were without electricity statewide due to widespread outages in Perth and surrounding areas, with Western Power expecting most restorations by mid-afternoon. Forecast wind gusts could reach 125km/h across Perth and coastal communities in Western Australia. Wind gusts of 107km/h were recorded at Busselton jetty and 102km/h at Rottnest Island. A severe weather warning issued at 11am AWST warned destructive gusts above 125km/h were likely over the state’s south-west during Sunday afternoon and evening. Residents were urged to stay inside away from windows, tie down loose outdoor items, and avoid roads due to fallen power lines or trees. Police search efforts ended when an 11-year-old autistic, nonverbal boy was found safe after nearly eight hours missing in Perth’s western suburbs, with police and State Emergency Service volunteers searching on foot and horseback.
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