07 November 2007 Media Release Canberra benefits from enhanced online thunderstorm warning service From today residents of Canberra and Queanbeyan will be able to view the locations of severe thunderstorms directly threatening Canberra and/or Queanbeyan over the Internet after the introduction of a new graphical thunderstorm warning service. The new maps complement detailed existing text warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and will help people to take prompt and appropriate action. The online warnings now include a map showing the current location and forecast tracks of severe thunderstorm cells as they approach Canberra. The new warning products will be available on the Bureau website as thunderstorms occur at www.bom.gov.au/weather/act. Text based warning is also available over the phone for the cost of a local call on 1300 659 218. More details about the service including examples can be found at: www.bom.gov.au/catalogue/warnings/GSTW/graphicalproductsact.shtml For further information contact Michael Logan, Senior Severe Weather Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology, Mobile: 0409 821 782

07 November 2007

Media Release

Canberra benefits from enhanced online thunderstorm warning service

From today residents of Canberra and Queanbeyan will be able to view the locations of severe thunderstorms directly threatening Canberra and/or Queanbeyan over the Internet after the introduction of a new graphical thunderstorm warning service.

The new maps complement detailed existing text warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and will help people to take prompt and appropriate action.

The online warnings now include a map showing the current location and forecast tracks of severe thunderstorm cells as they approach Canberra.

The new warning products will be available on the Bureau website as thunderstorms occur at www.bom.gov.au/weather/act. Text based warning is also available over the phone for the cost of a local call on 1300 659 218.

More details about the service including examples can be found at: www.bom.gov.au/catalogue/warnings/GSTW/graphicalproductsact.shtml

For further information contact Michael Logan, Senior Severe Weather Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology, Mobile: 0409 821 782