NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice

NT Government

You may become isolatedLivestock and other animals and pets may become isolatedFast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap youFlood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals

ACTION STATEMENTS:

Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Stay away from flooded Drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.Don't drive into floodwaters

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

A broad trough over the southern Kimberley and Northern Interior of Western Australia continues to bring showers and thunderstorms over the western half of the NT. The system is forecast to move eastward into southern and central NT during Tuesday and Wednesday before clearing the territory during Thursday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch areas are generally very dry.

Moderate to heavy falls are possible in the flood watch area from Monday morning. Widespread rainfall totals of 30-50 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday. Widespread daily totals of 30-60 mm are forecast for Tuesday and 30-50 mm are forecast for Wednesday. Isolated daily falls in excess of 100 mm are possible.

Significant stream level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the flood watch area which may affect road access.

Significant stream level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area which may affect road access.

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