RIVER: Parts of the Northwest Coastal Rivers and Bonaparte Coastal Rivers
LOCATION/S AFFECTED:
Fitzmaurice RiverSouth Alligator RiverEast Alligator RiverGoomadeer RiverMoyle RiverLower Daly RiverFinniss RiverTiwi IslandsUpper Adelaide RiverAdelaide River below Adelaide River TownMary RiverWildman River
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes. Please note there are multiple alerts for this weather system.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
· You may become isolated
· Livestock and other animals and pets may become isolated
· Fast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap you
· Flood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ACTION STATEMENTS:
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:
Significant rises in creeks and rivers occurring or likely across the weekend
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina is moving west southwest across the Van Diemen Gulf and is expected to pass north of Darwin later today.
After passing Darwin, Fina is forecast to maintain severe tropical cyclone intensity on Sunday or early Monday as it moves through the southern Timor Sea, and then start weakening during Monday or Tuesday near the Kimberley coast.
Most of the North West Coastal Rivers catchments are becoming saturated from the recent showers and storms. Widespread daily rainfall totals over the Flood Watch area during Saturday and Sunday are likely to be between 30-130 mm, with isolated totals of 200-300 mm possible near the path of the cyclone.
Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are occurring or likely throughout the Flood Watch area across the weekend. Many roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
Safety advice
· 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.
· Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
· For local emergency management warnings and advice visit
[http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].
