WEATHER WARNING: Chance of Large Hail and Strong Winds Set for Coffs Coast

With the hot temperatures and dark clouds surrounding the Coffs Coast, the Bureau of Meteorology have issued a severe thunderstorm warning.

According to BOM, severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours.

Aside from the Coffs Coast, other areas include Lismore, Grafton, Armidale, Tenterfield and Dorrigo.

See the full warning below:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:33 pm Friday, 6 October 2017.

Weather Situation:

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Tenterfield 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.
* 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 4:35 pm.