Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of the
Central West Slopes and Plains,
Riverina,
Lower Western and
Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:54 am Monday, 20 March 2017.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash
flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Condobolin, Nyngan, Cobar, Bourke, Ivanhoe, Hillston,
Brewarrina, Louth and Fords Bridge.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Rivers, Mid North
Coast and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is
CANCELLED.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't 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 1:55 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of the
Central West Slopes and Plains,
Riverina,
Lower Western and
Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:54 am Monday, 20 March 2017.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash
flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Condobolin, Nyngan, Cobar, Bourke, Ivanhoe, Hillston,
Brewarrina, Louth and Fords Bridge.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Rivers, Mid North
Coast and Northern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is
CANCELLED.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't 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 1:55 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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