ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Torrential rainFloodingRoad closures
WHAT TO DO:
Prepare your property now.Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500In a life threatening situation call 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditions
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Weather Situation: Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are continuing this morning in a moist tropical airmass, producing heavy falls.
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 Mataranka, Barunga and Beswick.
106.8 mm was recorded at Nitmiluk Ridge in the 2 hours to 8:03 am.
101 mm was recorded at Maud Creek in the 2 hours to 7:27 am.
82.5 mm was recorded at Ironwood Station in the 2 hours 7:02 am.
