#NewSouthWales #Weather #SevereWarning #NSW #CTCorp 5:47pm Update:~~SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for LARGE HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WIND For people in the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Northern Tablelands and parts of the North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Issued at 5:47 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Tenterfield, Maclean, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter and Central Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Earlier, reports of hail up to golf ball and tennis ball size were received from the area around Murwillumbah, however the storm cell associated with these reports has since moved out of the state. The environment in the warning area remains favourable for the occurrence of further severe storms. 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. * 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 8:50 pm. 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. Issued by The Bureau of Meteorology To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: bom.gov.au/products/IDN65156.shtml Current #NewSouthWales #Visible Radar at: 5:40pm © Weatherzone 2014: To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: weatherzone.au/radar/
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 06:52:34 +0000
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