‘Significant’ storm to hammer millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA

Bureau of Meteorology says WA residents should brace for wind gusts higher than 125km/h - the strength of category two cyclones

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A major storm system bearing down on millions of Western Australians on Saturday is bringing cyclone-strength winds, and is set to deliver a wintry blast" to the east of the country early next week.

Residents across WA's populated south-west were warned to tie down loose items and prepare for destructive wind gusts that could exceed 125km/h from Saturday evening.