Warning area. Image: Bureau of Meteorology
Warning issued at 2.55pm:
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds during the next several hours. Locations that may be affected include Yass, Goulburn, Young, Orange and West Wyalong.
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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.
- 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 5:55 pm.
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