IDN65156 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NEW SOUTH WALES for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:37 pm Monday, 11 November 2013. Severe thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Tenterfield, Casino, Coraki, Tabulam, Evans Head, Yamba, Maclean and Woolgoolga. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina and Lower Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Dont walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 12:40 am Tuesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218 . The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:05:05 +0000
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