Severe weather map released by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Heavy rainfall, hail and damaging winds has been predicted for this evening across a wide area including Lithgow and Oberon.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
“Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Glen Davis, Lithgow, Jenolan Caves, Springwood and Bilpin,” the Bureau of Meteorology warning on its website reads.
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 on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, 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.
- 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.
