This aerial footage shows the extent of the damage to homes across the Perth Hills as a result of the freak storm that hit last night. More than 8,000 properties are without power, roofs have been torn off homes, powerlines are down and multiple roads between Great Eastern Highway and Toodyay Road in Mundaring have been closed. | ABC Perth

A woman has been rescued through a window after a wild storm damaged her home in Mount Pleasant, in our southern suburbs. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Perth

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The ABC took a tour around Karratha this morning with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA to survey the damage caused by Cyclone Veronica. | ABC Perth

This fascinating timelapse shows the moment yesterday's storm lashed Perth. Another cold front is forecast to hit later this week. MORE: http://bit.ly/2vZ5oc3 | The West Australian

What was that!? 😲🌪️ A freak storm tore through the Perth Hills last night, leaving properties and roads littered with debris after damaging winds over 90km/h ripped up trees and downed power lines 🌲⚡ The Bureau of Meteorology says the wild weather was likely a Microburst event, which is where a severe thunderstorm unleashes a build up of cold air and rain down towards the ground at high speeds which creates damaging wind gusts at the surface. Whatever it was, it packed one hell of a punch - o