Thunderstorm asthma alert issued for Canberra on Sunday
ACT government warns of increased thunderstorm asthma risk on Sunday due to high pollen, wind, and storms.
The ACT government has issued a thunderstorm asthma alert for Sunday, October 25, across the ACT and surrounding region. High pollen levels, strong winds, and forecast storms have raised the risk.
While anyone can be affected, people with asthma or hay fever are at higher risk. The Bureau of Meteorology forecast predicts a thunderstorm is likely on Sunday afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding.
An increased risk means a thunderstorm asthma event is possible, but such events are rare. If you need emergency help, call Triple Zero and stay indoors while waiting for an ambulance.
- Sunday, October 25
- Alert date
- ACT and surrounding region
- Region
- People with asthma or hay fever
- Higher risk group
Why it mattersPeople with asthma or hay fever are at higher risk during thunderstorms with high pollen.
AustraliaCanberra residents with respiratory conditions should plan to stay inside Sunday afternoon and keep reliever medication close.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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