UPDATED TUESDAY Nov 27, 3.57pm:
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A severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall has been forecast for this afternoon for people in the Mid North Coast, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Upper Western, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the Northern Rivers, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Tibooburra, Cobar and Bourke.
91 km/h (49 knott) wind gust observed at West Wyalong at 3:21pm
101 km/h (55 knot) wind gust observed at Temora at 3:35pm
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:50 pm.
If severe thunderstorms develop in Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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