Severe thunderstorms with heavy winds are likely to whip through the Riverina’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds shortly after 2pm.
“Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in the Riverina, Lower Western and parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Upper Western districts,” the warning outlines.
Wagga, Albury and Deniliquin are likely to be affected, the BoM said.
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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
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Daisy Huntly
You'll find my byline on breaking news, live blogs and anything in between. Got a tip? Email dhuntly@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
You'll find my byline on breaking news, live blogs and anything in between. Got a tip? Email dhuntly@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
