Post by Rubbernose on Nov 10, 2005 13:07:23 GMT 10
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
NSW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for LARGE HAILSTONES, DESTRUCTIVE WIND and VERY HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the
Northwest Plains,
Northwest Slopes,
Illawarra,
Hunter,
Metropolitan and parts of the
Central West Slopes and
Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:36 PM Thursday, 10 November 2005.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, destructive winds and very heavy rainfall in the warning area over the next several hours.
Major locations within the warning area include Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Tamworth and Moree.
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 clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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 your local SES Unit on 13 2500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:30 PM.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
NSW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for LARGE HAILSTONES, DESTRUCTIVE WIND and VERY HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the
Northwest Plains,
Northwest Slopes,
Illawarra,
Hunter,
Metropolitan and parts of the
Central West Slopes and
Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:36 PM Thursday, 10 November 2005.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, destructive winds and very heavy rainfall in the warning area over the next several hours.
Major locations within the warning area include Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Tamworth and Moree.
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 clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* 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 your local SES Unit on 13 2500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:30 PM.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
