A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for people in parts of the North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions.
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The thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area.
Locations which may be affected include Scone, Armidale, Glen Innes, Yarrowitch, Guyra, Walcha, Uralla, Emmaville, Tingha, Bundarra, Quirindi and Bendemeer.
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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.
- 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.
