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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Seek shelter now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SEEK SHELTER NOW due to large hailstones, large tides and thunderstorm:
- Byron Coast
- Coffs Coast
- Macquarie Coast
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast.
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Chance of a shower or an afternoon thunderstorm along the north coast and adjacent ranges. Dry and sunny elsewhere. Areas of morning frost and patchy morning fog about the ranges, slopes, and parts of the central and southern inland.
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This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
- If caught outdoors, shelter under sturdy cover away from lightning, hail, trees and power lines.
- Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
- If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
- Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
- If driving, put your hazard lights on and pull over to the side of the road keeping clear of low lying areas, drains, causeways, streams, creeks, trees and power lines.
- Contact family members, friends, or neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, and your location, if safe to do so.
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For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Listen to 123.4 FM
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
- For information on temporary school closures in your area, check www.education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-operational-status
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228