27/09/2023
Stay storm safe everyone!!
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‼️ SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ‼️
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Oran Park.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast.
They are forecast to affect Badgerys Creek, Hoxton Park and Leppington by 5:05 pm and Blacktown, Erskine Park and Horsley Park by 5:35 pm.
Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.
NSW SES 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) 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.
✅ Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500.
The Hills Police Area Command The Hills Shire Council
Kellyville Rural Fire Brigade
Round Corner Rural Fire Brigade
Wisemans Ferry Rural Fire Service
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade
Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade
Dural Rural Fire Brigade
NSW RFS - Box Hill Nelson Brigade
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
Maroota Rural Fire Brigade
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
Annangrove Rural Fire Brigade
Kenthurst Rural Fire Service
Maroota South RFS