The Bureau of Meterology is warning that a severe thunderstorm is likely for the Canberra region.
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It said at 3.24 pm on Friday that storms were "likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall", perhaps leading to flash flooding over the next few hours.
The bureau has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Canberra. Photo: Supplied
The affected area extends from Sydney down to Bega on the coast and inland to Wagga Wagga, including Canberra.
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 at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Report fallen power lines to either Evoenergy on 131 093, Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
- 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 (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
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