Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North West Slopes and Plains, Snowy
Mountains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:47 pm Thursday, 9 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms are moving across northeastern and southern
parts of the state this evening..
Weather Situation:
A moist airmass supported by an upper trough is leading to the
development of severe thunderstorms this evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several
hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains and Upper
Western districts. Locations which may be affected include
Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Burren Junction, Boggabri and
Collarenebri.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the
Snowy Mountains district. Locations which may be affected include
Jindabyne and Perisher Valley.
Coolah recorded 33 mm in 30 min to 3:30 pm.
Porters Creek recorded 41 mm in 30 min to 2:15 pm.
Perisher Valley recorded 29mm in 1 hr to 7:30pm.
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.
09/Nov/2023 08:58 AM