Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 12:25 pm Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:30 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Sydney Airport and Canterbury. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Enfield, Hurstville and Lakemba by 1:00 pm and Bankstown, Regents Park and Strathfield by 1:30 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
* 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.