Severe storm and flash flooding warning issued for Orange
TUESDAY, 2.30PM:
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THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Orange in the next few hours.
The warning was issued at 2.16pm on Tuesday and read: “severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours”.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Bourke.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:20pm.
