BATTEN down the hatches and bring in the washing because a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Tamworth region, with wild weather expected to sweep in this evening.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in Tamworth and Gunnedah across the next several hours.
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The State Emergency Service (SES) has warned residents to do the following:
- Move cars undercover or away from trees
- Secure or put away loose items around the house and yard
- Keep at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences
- Report fallen power lines to organisations as shown on your power bill
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall so be aware
- 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
- Never walk, ride or drive through floodwaters
Contact the SES for emergency help in floods and storms on 132 500.
If a life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).
The next storm warning will be issued on the BoM website just before 7pm on Thursday.
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
