SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND For people in the Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the South Coast, Central Tablelands and Riverina Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:12 pm Monday, 29 December 2014. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Cooma, Yass, Parkes, Wagga Wagga and Albury. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * 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 4:15 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. 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, 29 Dec 2014 02:25:16 +0000
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