Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central Tablelands and parts of Hunter, Illawarra,
Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 12:46 pm Sunday, 18 February 2024.
Severe thunderstorms developing across the ranges in central
eastern New South Wales this afternoon.
Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are developing
in a humid and unstable airmass along the Great Dividing Ranges
this afternoon.
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 Orange, Bathurst,
Katoomba, Goulburn, Crookwell and Taralga.
29 mm recorded at Orange Airport in the 30 minutes to 12:45
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.
18/Feb/2024 01:57 AM