#NSW #Weather #SevereWarning #DETAILED #Corp 5:38pm~~DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of the Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury area. Issued at 5:38 pm Wednesday, 19 March 2014. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the Lithgow district. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Blackheath by 6:05 pm and Bell by 6:35 pm. Large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover. * 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 6:40 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts. 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/IDN65152.shtml
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 06:42:06 +0000
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