Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Daly, Carpentaria and Gregory
districts.
Issued at 3:31 pm Tuesday, 17 November 2020.
GUSTY THUNDERSTORMS ARE AFFECTING THE SOUTHWESTERN TOP END
Weather situation: thunderstorm squall lines are moving from east
to west across the western Carpentaria, northern Gregory and
southwest Daly districts.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Wadeye, Mataranka, Larrimah, Timber Creek, Daly
Waters, Palumpa, Peppimenarti, Yarralin and Top Springs.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* 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
17/Nov/2020 05:06 PM