SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR HEAVY RAIN, LARGE HAILSTONES AND DAMAGING WINDS FOR THE ILLAWARRA: Issued at 2:11 pm Tuesday, 12 November 2013. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. The NSW 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 NSW SES on 132 500.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:19:36 +0000
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