Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper
Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:29 pm Sunday, 12 November 2023.
Gusty thunderstorms in the northwest of the state.
Weather Situation: Gusty thunderstorms have developed along a
trough in a hot and unstable airmass in the the northwest of the
state this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Brewarrina, Weilmoringle
and Enngonia.
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.
* 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.
12/Nov/2023 05:34 AM