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Severe weather can affect all parts of Australia and storms can happen anywhere, at any time of year and may be accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall or tornadoes. All of these phenomena can cause significant damage to homes, businesses and community infrastructure. By knowing what to do before, during and after a storm you can help reduce the effects on you, your family, home and business.
Check the Bureau's website or app for the latest forecasts and warnings to help you keep up to date with what the weather is doing in your neighbourhood. Listen to local and national radio and TV broadcasts for further information about storms as they're occurring.
Here are some suggestions to help you keep you and your property safe during severe weather. You can find out more information about preparing for and staying safe in severe weather events from your state/territory emergency services (links below).
Bureau of Meteorology pre-recorded telephone messages
ACT/New South Wales Coastal, Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 218
Victoria Coastal, Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 217
Queensland Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 219
Western Australia Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 213
South Australia Coastal, Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 215
Tasmania Coastal, Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 216
Northern Territory Coastal and Land Weather Warnings: 1300 659 214
New South Wales NSW SES 132 500
Victoria VIC SES 132 500
Queensland SES 132 500
Western Australia DFES 13 3337
South Australia SA SES 132 500
Tasmania Tas SES 132 500
ACT ACT ESA 13 22 81
Northern Territory SecureNT 132 500