Weather warning issued
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Central West Slopes and Plains and the Central Tablelands with severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.
Locations which may be affected include Orange, Mudgee, Dubbo, Parkes, Coonabarabran, Wellington, Condobolin, Coonamble, Nyngan, Young and Tumbarumba.
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.
For more details visit the Bureau of Meteorology.