Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 6:01 pm Saturday, 13 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall likely about parts of
southern and central NSW.
Weather Situation: A trough of low pressure combined with a moist,
unstable atmosphere is triggering severe thunderstorms.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Yass, West
Wyalong, Tumbarumba, Griffith and Narrandera.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast
district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
69.6 mm of rainfall recorded in the 2 hour to 5:33 pm at Lake
Burley Griffin.
65.4 mm of rainfall recorded in the 2 hours to 5:00 pm at Ashley
Drive.
54 mm of rainfall recorded in the 2 hours to 4:58 pm at Curtin
(Deakin West).
51.6 mm of rainfall recorded in the 1 hour to 4:59 pm at Gordon
(Bore).
49.8 mm of rainfall recorded in the 2 hours to 5:05 pm at
Queanbeyan (Hindmarsh).
47.2 mm of rainfall recorded in the 30 minutes to 4:48 pm at
Tuggeranong.
Cherry Flat (Cooma) recorded 28.0 mm in the 30 minutes to 2.53
pm.
Bondo (Cooma) recorded 34 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.19 pm.
Benefield (Cooma) recorded 27 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.27
pm.
Koolaroo (Cooma Creek) recorded 33 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.34
pm.
Booligal recorded 32 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.46 pm.
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.
13/Jan/2024 07:08 AM