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]Do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Tropical low 07U is expected to move southwards and approach the northeast Arnhem coast on Friday morning, bringing with it a risk of heavy rainfall with showers and thunderstorms. The low is expected to continue tracking southwards into Saturday and may bring a heavy rainfall risk to parts of the Carpentaria.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the eastern Arnhem including Groote Eylandt on Friday. Northern parts of the warning area may experience heavy rainfall from early Friday morning, before the risk shifts southwards into the afternoon and evening. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 to 180 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Nhulunbuy, Alyangula, Galiwin'ku, Gapuwiyak, Numbulwar and Birany Birany.
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
· pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
· secure loose outside objects and seek shelter when conditions deteriorate
· create your own sandbags if there is flooding, by using pillowcases or shopping bags filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home
· avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
· stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
· ensure pets and animals are safe
· avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
· be prepared in case of power outages, have an emergency kit with a radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
