Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:33 pm CST on Friday 28 March 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

STREAM LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE SUNDAY

A tropical low off the west Kimberley coast is forecast to move over the interior and Western Australia during the weekend and lead to an increase in thunderstorms and rain in southwestern parts of the NT from Sunday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are generally dry.

Moderate to heavy falls are possible in the Flood Watch area from Sunday evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 15-30 mm on Sunday, 30-60 mm on Monday and 10-40 mm on Tuesday are forecast with isolated daily falls in excess of 100 mm possible during Monday.

Significant river, creek, and stream level rises are likely with heavy rainfall, as well as overland inundation with areas of localised flooding possible across the Flood Watch area.

Many roads, including 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

Western 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 .

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