Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:37 pm Tuesday, 20 March 2018.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowendoc, Gloucester, Yarrowitch, Walcha and Uralla.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Nowendoc, Gloucester, Yarrowitch, Walcha and Uralla.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.