Weather warning from BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Mid North Coast this afternoon.
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Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in the Mid North Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and parts of the Northern Rivers and Hunter districts.
Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree, Armidale, Tamworth and Moree.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours.
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 on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
- 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.
- 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.
The next warning is due at 6.25pm.
