The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds that may impact areas of the ACT and the surrounding region.

The heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding and damaging wind gusts of 90-100 km/h in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Cooma, Bombala, Adaminaby, Nimmitabel and Khancoban.

If severe thunderstorms develop in Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed warning will be issued to people in this area.

The ACT State Emergency Service recommends to:

• Move your car under cover and away from trees
• Remember to never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
• 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
• Stay indoors away from windows

For assistance in a storm or flood call the ACTSES on 132 500, in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).