LOCATION/S: Arnhem and Carpentaria districts
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
THIS IS UPDATE #: 3
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 3:35 pm Thursday, 19 December 2024.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Damaging Winds
WHAT TO DO:
Prepare your household emergency plan and kit nowStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]
For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: An outflow boundary from previous thunderstorm activity is advancing westwards along the Carpentaria coast this afternoon, triggering new thunderstorms that are likely to produce damaging wind gusts.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alyangula, Ngukurr and Numbulwar.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Centre Island at 12:14 pm.