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Advisory
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains forecast districts
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains, Hunter, Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts. Locations which may be affected include Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Barraba, Quirindi and Mullaley.
106 km/h wind gust recorded at Narrabri at 3:21 pm.
Safety advice
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* 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.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Areas affected
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Alert · 10:00pm Sat 11 Jul AEST · Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Riverina forecast district
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