In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
Storm and Flood Assistance
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Wee Jasper. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Woden Valley and Weston Creek by 1:10 pm and Canberra Civic, Queanbeyan, Canberra Airport and South Canberra by 1:40 pm.
The ACT State Emergency Service advises the community to:
🚗 Move your car under cover and away from trees;
🔒 Secure or put away loose items;
⚡️Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines;
🏠 Stay indoors away from windows;
🚧 Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
If you need support during storms and floods call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500.
The weather situation can change rapidly, check http://www.bom.gov.au/act/ for weather updates and warnings.
In a life-threatening emergency call Triple-Zero (000)
