Thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall over parts of the Top End
ADVICE TO PUBLIC
Weather Situation: Very moist air is streaming south across the Top End into a trough located in the northern Gregory and Carpentaria districts. Some of the resulting thunderstorms are capable of producing heavy rainfall.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katherine and Ngukurr.
Beswick Bridge recorded 55 mm of rain in the 30 minutes to 7:33 pm.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* slow down and turn your headlights on
* create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillow cases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:45 pm Sunday.
Other warnings may be current.
For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
