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• Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall & Damaging Winds) for Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong & Sydney areas

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds for parts of Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong and Sydney areas. Issued at 1:52 pm Tuesday, 20 February 2024. Severe storm moving ashore north of Woolongong. HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Sydney, Wollondilly/Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:10 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds was detected near Bulli, Helensburgh, Stanwell Park, Thirroul and waters off Thirroul. This thunderstorm is moving towards the west. It is forecast to affect Darkes Forest and Lake Cataract by 1:25 pm. 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 (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) 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. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Metropolitan and Illawarra districts. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:25 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.