Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Southern Tablelands, Lower Western and parts of
Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy
Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, South Coast and South West
Slopes Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:01 pm Tuesday, 28 November 2023.
Heavy falls possible near the ACT, severe thunderstorms continuing
in the west.
Weather Situation: A surface trough and an unstable airmass are in
place today to generate severe thunderstorm activity over much of
inland NSW. Slow-moving showers and isolated storms are also
developing in the south east in a moist airmass. Severe
thunderstorms will continue to develop across central parts of the
state this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southern
Tablelands and parts of the Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital
Territory, South Coast and South West Slopes districts. Locations
which may be affected include Braidwood, Canberra, Goulburn, Yass,
Bombala and Tidbinbilla.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over
the next several hours in the Lower Western and parts of the
Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina and Upper Western
districts. Locations which may be affected include Griffith, Hay,
White Cliffs, Wentworth, Ivanhoe and Menindee.
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.
28/Nov/2023 03:11 AM