Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central Tablelands, Northern Tablelands and parts of
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Southern Tablelands,
North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South
West Slopes, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital
Territory Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:10 pm Monday, 19 February 2024.
Severe storms are continuing about eastern NSW, easing around
Sydney.
Weather Situation: An upper trough and series of surface troughs
are resulting in slow moving thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening. Heavy rainfall has eased around Sydney, while isolated
severe storms are developing near the ACT
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next
several hours in the Central Tablelands and parts of the Hunter and
Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be
affected include Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Wellington, Trunkey
Creek and Hill End.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large
hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over
the next several hours in the Northern Tablelands and parts of the
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Southern Tablelands, North West
Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West
Slopes, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital
Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include
Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Armidale, Walgett and
Lightning Ridge.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Metropolitan
and Illawarra districts and the warning for these districts is
CANCELLED.
Kings Langley recorded 48mm in the 1 hour to 1:35pm
Manilla recorded 35mm in the 30 minutes to 3:00pm
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 at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects
that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour
Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093)
as shown on your power bill.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more
unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may
behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris
such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the
ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of
landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets
indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape
may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and
ACT) on 132 500.
19/Feb/2024 05:21 AM