A SEVERE thunderstorm warning has been issued for Orange with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds over the next few hours.
The warning is for a large part of the state with heavy rain predicted across Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Dubbo, Parkes, Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah and Walgett.
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 clear of fallen power lines.
* 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.
* 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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