The Bureau of Meteorology warns a “deep low” weather system is expected to affect Western Australia’s coast over the long weekend. In forecasts reported by multiple outlets, the system is expected to start impacting west-facing communities as far north as Geraldton from Saturday evening. The low is then forecast to move down the coast, bringing severe weather risk to areas along the route. Reports specifically highlight potential impacts for parts of Lancelin as the system progresses southward, describing the storm as capable of “smashing” those coastal areas. The same warning indicates the system will continue towards the south west of the state after moving down the coastline. While the outlets use the phrase “once in five-year” to describe the severity and rarity of the event, all accounts attribute the forecast to the Bureau of Meteorology and outline the same broad timing and track. Residents across the affected west-facing regions are advised to monitor official updates as conditions are expected to change during the long weekend.