Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
New South Wales
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Cancellation Severe Thunderstorm Warning
For people in Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:35 pm Monday, 26 February 2018.
TORRENTIAL RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE FAR NORTH EAST.
Weather Situation:
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in NSW and the ACT.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
85.6 mm in one hour at Casino from 04:21pm
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
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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