Severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and flash flooding could lash Canberra in the next few hours.
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On Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for storm clouds over Canberra and its surrounds, including the Snowy Mountains, Braidwood, Cooma and Bredbo.
By 7:55pm, the bureau had also warned of heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding in parts of Canberra, Goulburn and Yass.
The next warning will be issued at 11pm but if thunderstorms developed in Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed warning would be sent out by the bureau, it said.
The State Emergency Service advised 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.
- 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.
After a run of hot days, the bureau is forecasting a wet week for the capital, with showers also likely tomorrow. Another storm might also be on the way for Thursday.
