AWS - Storm Advice - Simpson & Barkly Districts 13 October

NT Government

Possible Large HailstonesHeavy RainDamaging Winds

WHAT TO DO:

Secure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeSlow down and turn your headlights onCreate your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your homeAvoid remaining in the open when storms threatenPull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clearsAvoid driving into water of unknown depth and currentStay 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: A warm and unstable airmass is in place through central parts of the Territory, which has resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Severe storms are slowly moving to the east and northeast and

are likely to persist throughout the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Barrow Creek.

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