NSW: Severe thunderstorm warning

AAP General News (Australia)
12-06-2000
NSW: Severe thunderstorm warning
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ADVICE

BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY

NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE

Issued at 1226 on Wednesday the 6th of December 2000

This advice affects people in the following weather districts:

Central Tablelands

Hunter

Thunderstorms are forecast within the advice area this afternoon. Some of

these are expected to be severe bringing large hailstones, damaging winds

and very heavy rainfall.

The STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE advises that as storms approach people should:

* put vehicles under cover

* move indoors away from windows

During and after the storm people should:

* beware of fallen trees and power lines

* keep away from creeks and drains as you may be swept away



The RTA recommends motorists switch their lights & wipers on & slow down in

the wet.



If your house is damaged contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500 for

emergency assistance. Do not use the telephone during the storm.

TV CRAWL: Severe Thunderstorm Advice current for the Central Tablelands and

Hunter weather forecast districts.

NOT FOR BROADCAST: This Advice message is valid until 4pm. The Bureau and

SES would appreciate it being broadcast regularly until this time.

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