Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly, Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Issued at 7:55 pm Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE PRODUCING LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER CENTRAL TOP END

Weather Situation: A very humid airmass is producing thunderstorms over the Top End this evening.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Pine Creek.

WANDIE CREEK RECORDED 85MM IN 1 HOUR TO 7:50PM ACST.

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