Second Thunderstorm Warning In As Many Days Issued For Sydney
Rain on the way!
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Thunderstorms are expected to hit Sydney again today, as emergency crews continue to clean up from last night’s wild weather.
The Bureau of Meterology of NSW has issued a warning for the area extending from Tamworth down to Cooma, including Sydney.
They warn severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall over the next several hours. This may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds.
This comes just hourws after has been restored to thousands of homes in Sydney after severe storms lashed NSW overnight.
Emergency crews worked through the night to restore power to more than 40,000 homes affected by the wild weather, with about 750 remaining without power on Friday morning, Endeavour Energy said in a statement.
During the storms, more than 40mm of rain fell in 30 minutes in Auburn and seven people were rescued from flooded cars in Albury and Sydney.
A severe weather warning is in place for the South Coast and around the Snowy Mountains, as well as several flood watches in areas including Bega and Towamba.
* 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 on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, 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.
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