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BEAT the hatches and bring the wash as a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Tamworth area with wild weather expected to sweep this evening. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned that severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds and large hailstones in Tamworth and Gunnedah over the next few hours. READ ALSO: State Emergency Service (SES) has warned residents to do the following: Contact SES for emergency flood and storm assistance at 132,500. a life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000). The next storm warning will be posted on the BoM website just before 7 p.m. Thursday. Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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CAUTION: Severe thunderstorm warning zone for this afternoon. Photo: BoM
BEAT the hatches and bring the wash as a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Tamworth area with wild weather expected to sweep this evening.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned that severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds and large hailstones in Tamworth and Gunnedah over the next few hours.
- Move cars under cover or away from trees
- Secure or store loose items around the house and yard
- Stay at least eight meters away from downed power lines or objects that may be energized, such as fences
- Report downed power lines to organizations as shown on your utility bill
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall, so be aware
- Unplug computers and devices
- Avoid using the phone during the storm
- Stay indoors away from windows and also keep children and pets inside
- Stay alert and watch the conditions
- Never walk, ride, or drive through flood water
Contact the SES for emergency flood and storm assistance on 132,500.
If a life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).
Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
