Severe Storms and Hail Predicted for Coffs Coast

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Coffs Coast locals are warned to brace for a severe storm this afternoon including possible hail more than 5cm in diameter.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms, expecting large hailstones, destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

Areas including Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo are expected to be affected as well as Grafton and Lismore.

See the full details below:

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in Northern Rivers and parts of Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:10 pm Saturday, 9 December 2017.

Weather Situation:

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce giant hailstones (exceeding 5cm in diameter), destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo.

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.
  • 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.

9 December 2017




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