The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for large hailstones and damaging winds effecting the entire ACT region.
If it is safe to do so, the ACT State Emergency Service advises the community to:
- Move your car under cover and away from trees - Secure or put away loose items
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines
- Stay indoors away from windows
- Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
Take care on the roads and drive to the conditions.
If you need support during storms and floods call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500.
The weather situation can change rapidly, check http://www.bom.gov.au/act/ for weather updates and warnings. In a life-threatening emergency call Triple-Zero (000).