Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 1:46 pm Thursday, 18 April 2024.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail have developed between Liverpool and Sutherland, tracking northeast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:45 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones was detected near Holsworthy. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Beverly Hills, Hurstville and Padstow by 2:00 pm and Sydney Airport, Bankstown and Canterbury by 2:15 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.