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:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.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:
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
A slow-moving tropical low is situated over the southeast of the NT. Rich tropical moisture surrounding this system is bringing a broad risk of heavy to locally intense rainfall over the next few days.
Significant rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Flood Watch area over the weekend, causing river level rises and flooding. Further flooding is expected over the next few days, particularly over the Georgina and Eyre Creek, Simpson Desert and MacDonnell Ranges, where the most significant rainfall totals are forecast.
Catchments are wet across the Flood Watch area and will respond relatively quickly to further rainfall.
The accumulated rainfall over the next few days will be significant. River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are occurring across parts of the Flood Watch area and are likely to become more extensive. Many roads are currently impacted by flooding, causing isolation of some communities. Check road conditions before travelling. Conditions are also likely to adversely affect the welfare of livestock.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges (for eastern areas)
Simpson Desert
Central Desert
Tanami Desert (for eastern areas)
Barkly (for southern areas)
Flood Watches are current for parts of South Australia and Queensland, including the Nicholson River, Finke River, Stephenson Creek and Simpson Desert. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall is current for the Simpson Desert and parts of the Barkly and Tanami Desert in the Northern Territory.
For the latest flood and weather warnings see [http://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts]
For the latest rainfall and river level information see [http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood]
