Thunderstorm asthma warning issued in the ACT following storm forecast

Key points

• A thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for Canberra. The ACT government says high pollen levels, windy conditions and forecast storms have raised the risk on Sunday, October 25, across the territory and surrounding region.
• People with asthma or hay fever are at higher risk and are advised to stay indoors with windows and doors closed, avoid gusty winds, and carry their prescribed medications.
• Air conditioners that draw in outside air should be turned off.