Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Metropolitan and Central Tablelands
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:12 am Monday, 15 January 2024.
Slow moving showers and thunderstorms in the Hawkesbury and far
western Sydney.
Weather Situation: A near stationary line of convergence south and
west of the Hawkesbury is generating heavy rainfall in a area in
the Hawkesbury, with heavy falls possible also in far western
Sydney.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours.
70 mm was recorded in the 4 hrs to 2:07am at Kurrajong
Heights.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may
behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris
such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the
ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of
landslides.
* 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. Note that the landscape
may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and
ACT) on 132 500.
14/Jan/2024 03:19 PM