The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones affecting the ACT region on Tuesday 28 November.

The thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Canberra, Goulburn, Captains Flat, Queanbeyan and Tidbinbilla.

If it is safe to do so, 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. 
• Take care on the roads and drive to the conditions.

If you need help 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).