06/10/2026
REGISTER FOR ASTHMA ALERTS
Have you received Asthma Alerts in the past?
The alert system is transitioning from Charles Sturt University to MLHD's Public Health Unit so you will need to re-register to continue receiving alerts. You can register here.
https://msnswlhd.snapforms.com.au/form/mlhd---thunderstorm-asthma-alert-register
Alerts will be sent when pollen counts are high and thunderstorms are forecast, reminding you to stay indoors and keep your asthma action plan and medications close by.
Thunderstorm asthma events are rare and hard to predict. They can affect a lot of people at once and NSW Ambulance can experience high demand, so you should also identify someone who can drive you to hospital if needed.
Find out more about thunderstorm asthma; https://greenarrow.health.nsw.gov.au/ga/click/2-19261666-7955-54114-85357-596648-1407d6c3e5-fped842352 and don't forget - if you're asthmatic or you get hayfever, now is the time to chat with your doctor about your risk and put a plan in place.
Areas of Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are prone to springtime thunderstorm triggered asthma events.Thunderstorm asthma is associated with the occurrence of thunderstorms and high pollen levels. Thunderstorm asthma can be life threatening and can affect people who have never been diagnos...
