Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Carpentaria, Barkly and Gregory
districts.
Issued at 6:35 pm Thursday, 21 March 2024.
Heavy rainfall expected with thunderstorms across the base of the
Top End.
Weather Situation: A north to northeasterly flow into ex-Tropical
Cyclone Megan near the NT/Kimberley border is leading to strong
thunderstorm development this evening in a very moist
environment.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Carpentaria District
south of Ngukurr.
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
21/Mar/2024 09:13 AM