Waarschuwingen, Greymouth

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Area: Grey,Westland Forecast: At 03:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near GREYMOUTH, OFFSHORE GREYMOUTH and RUNANGA. These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the eastsoutheast, and are expected to lie near GREYMOUTH, LAKE BRUNNER and MOANA at 03:45 pm and near INCHBONNIE, LAKE BRUNNER and KOPARA at 04:15 pm. These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by large hail, possible tornadoes and frequent lightning. Impact: Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, and make driving conditions hazardous. Tornadoes can blow out windows, lift roofs, break large branches off trees, generate dangerous flying debris and blow vehicles off the road. Frequent lightning is dangerous to people and livestock, especially those exposed outdoors or on the water, and can cause power surges and damage to electrical equipment. Impact: The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should: - Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows; - Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside; - Get back to land, if outdoors on the water; - Move cars under cover or away from trees; - Secure any loose objects around your property; - Check that drains and gutters are clear; - Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving. During and after the storm, you should also: - Beware of fallen trees and power lines; - Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.