Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 11:30 am CST on Sunday 3 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING LIKELY IN THE TANAMI DESERT, WESTERN BARKLY AND CENTRAL
DESERT AREAS
North to northeast winds have brought showers, heavy rainfall, and
storms across the Northern Territory during the weekend.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following
recent rainfall.
The Flood Watch area is largely ungauged, however, it is expected
that rainfall totals up to 100 mm have fallen in the 24 hours to 9
am Sunday. Rainfall continues to ease over the Flood Watch area for
the remainder of Sunday into Monday, although isolated showers and
thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls may still occur in these
areas.
Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be
affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Tanami Desert
Barkly
Central Desert
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's
current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood
Watch areas are available at
www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and
waterways.
* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
* Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132
500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au
.
The latest road conditions are available at
www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Rainfall and River
Conditions Map
03/Mar/2024 02:17 AM