Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Arnhem, Gregory and Tanami districts.
Issued at 3:11 pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024.
Severe thunderstorms near the WA border and in the central eastern
Top End.
Weather Situation: Abundant moisture in combination with
instability and a surface trough have lead to the development of
severe thunderstorms across the central and northern Northern
Territory.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several
hours in parts of the Gregory and Tanami districts. Locations which
may be affected include Lajamanu.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the
Arnhem district.
92.4 mm was recorded at Victoria River Downs in the 1 hour to 1:55
pm.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow
cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around
doorways to protect your home
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with
your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the
NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit
www.securent.nt.gov.au
27/Mar/2024 05:48 AM