LARGE hailstones and damaging winds affecting the entire ACT region is the latest forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 4.20pm.
“Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours,” the bureau warning says.
“Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Cooma, Yass, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel.
“If severe thunderstorms develop in Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.”
If it is safe to do so, the ACT State Emergency Service says:
- Move your car under cover and away from trees
- Secure or put away loose items
- Keep at least eight metres away from fallen power lines
- Stay indoors away from windows
- Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
- Drive to the conditions.
For support during storms and floods, the ACT State Emergency Service on 132500.
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