NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Advice 28 March

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:

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.

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