Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 7:02 pm Thursday, 17 October 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are developing in the far west of the state
this evening.
Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system is moving across the
south of South Australia today, drawing in a humid airmass across
western portions of NSW. This supports the development of a few
severe thunderstorms this evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Broken Hill and Fowlers Gap.
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 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more
unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
17/Oct/2024 08:09 AM