Heavy rainPossible flash flooding
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]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: A slow-moving tropical low is situated over the far southeast of the NT and is expected to drift slowly back to the north over the Simpson district through the remainder of today and Thursday. Rich tropical moisture surrounding this system is continuing to bring a risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Simpson district. Six-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are possible. 24 hour rainfall totals between 60 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 130 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with slow-moving lines of thunderstorms over the far southeast Simpson, most likely from this evening and overnight into Thursday morning. Six-hour rainfall totals of around 110 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Simpson District east of Finke.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please refer to here
