Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Slopes and Plains Forecast District.

Issued at 11:07 pm Sunday, 17 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms contracting to southern North West Slopes and Plains.

Weather Situation: A surface trough ahead of a vigorous cold front is producing severe thunderstorms over northeast NSW. This activity is expected to shift towards the east and ease overnight tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tamworth and Quirindi.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moss Vale at 5:31 pm

92 km/h wind gust was recorded at Parkes Airport at 4:56 pm

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cobar Airport at 2:55 pm

33.6mm rainfall in 28 minutes to 21:59 AEDT was recorded at Purlewaugh.

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.
* 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.