Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and
Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:13 pm Saturday, 26 February 2022.
Heavy rainfall occurring over the southeast.
Weather Situation: A trough interacting with humid air is
producing multiple showers and the potential for embedded
thunderstorms over the ACT and eastern New South Wales today.
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 Canberra, Captains
Flat, Queanbeyan and Bredbo.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Riverina and
Lower Western districts and the warning for these districts is
CANCELLED.
55.2 mm of rain was observed in the 3 hours to 08:31pm at
Tuggeranong.
49.6 mm of rain was observed in the 3 hours to 09:45pm at Googong
Dam.
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.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may
behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris
such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the
ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of
landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets
indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape
may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and
ACT) on 132 500.
26/Feb/2022 10:20 PM