Warning for severe thunderstorms and hail cancelled

ABOVE: Hail in Casino today. Photo: Contributed

A severe thunderstorm warning with large hailstones has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for north east NSW.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area, a circle shown in the map below, over the next several hours. This warning was issued at 5.26pm.

The yellow area shows where the storm is likely to hit. Photo: BOM

Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Casino, Coraki, Rappville, Mallanganee and Woodburn.

The SES advises that people should:

● Move your car under cover.

● 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 ring the SES on 132 500.

ABOVE: Clouds gathering at Mallanganee. Photo: Susanna Freymark
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