Heavy rainfallPossible flash floodingPossible disruption to essential supplies like electricity, water, and gas
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 monsoon trough combines with a very humid atmosphere to produce thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Territory today. A cluster of slow-moving thunderstorms has developed in the Katherine area and may persist for the next few hours into the early evening.
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, Barunga and Dorisvale.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Slow 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 homeSecure loose outside objectsEnsure pets and animals are safeAvoid 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 currentFor emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au]
