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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Large hailstones lash Canberra

Canberra has copped yet another big storm today, 5 February, with large hailstones felt across the city.

Videos posted to social media showed hail in the Weston, Woden and Gunagahlin regions.

The storm hit Weston at around 3:20pm before moving northeast towards Gungahlin. The ACT Emergency Services issued an update at 4:58pm saying the thunderstorms had eased but there was a possibility of redevelopment.

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).

Earlier at around 3pm, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall, large hailstones and damaging winds, which includes the ACT.

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