SEVERE thunderstorms which could produce large hailstones and damaging winds are tipped to hit Armidale in the next few hours, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
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Affected areas include Armidale, Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Dorrigo.
The State Emergency Service advises residents to follow these guidelines.
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.