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| February 19, 2013 |
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Newsletter
for
Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia
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IDN65152
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND For people in parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area. Issued at 10:24 am Tuesday, 19 February 2013. Intense showers are currently located off the Sydney and Central Coast and are moving towards the coast. Waterspouts have been observed near these showers. Damaging winds are possible near waterspouts. Locations which may be affected include Kurnell, Manly, Maroubra, Mona Vale, Palm Beach, and Bondi Beach. 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. * 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 11:20 am. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 218. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. |
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