The ACT faces the possibility of severe thunderstorms, including heavy rainfall and damaging winds, on Thursday afternoon.
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Emergency Services ACT said Canberrans should prepare for possibly severe weather late in the afternoon.
"Now is the time to prepare your home," the ESA ACT said.
As of 5.45pm on Thursday, the Bureau of Meteorology had not issued a thunderstorm warning. They said a shower or two were expected in the evening, particularly in the north.
There was a severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds and large hailstones for parts of the South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains before 6pm.
Possibly affected regions included Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Araluen and Nimmitabel.
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In preparation for the weather, Emergency Services ACT advises Canberrans to:
- Clean your gutters
- Move your car under cover or away from trees
- Remember to never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
- Secure or put away loose items around your house
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines
- Stay indoors away from windows
More to come.
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