The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall, moving towards the east of the ACT.
Wanted man Mark Wood, 47, arrested at the Canberra Hospital on Friday for family violence offences, where he was receiving treatment for unrelated injuries, has fled the hospital.
Using a fan and wetting the skin reduces risk of deadly cardiac strain in hot and humid weather, but older people should avoid using fans in very hot and dry conditions.
New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure.