Pic by @pedro_lyra1 in Port Macquarie. The caption read: "Pronto para dormir na minha barraca - impermeável" Portuguese for "Ready to sleep in my tent -waterproof!"
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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.
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Scone, Bowral, Mudgee and Katoomba.
The Bureau of Meterology reported that 3cm hail was observed near Comboyne.
The State Emergency Service advises 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.
- 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 on 132 500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 10pm.
