• Torrential rain
• Possible flooding
WHAT TO DO:
• Enact your household emergency plan now
• Prepare your property now - secure loose items
• Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local Radio
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings
• For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
• In a life threatening situation call 000
• Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Heavy rainfall with severe thunderstorms over northern parts of the Carpentaria.
Weather Situation: Persistent storm activity in a very humid airmass is causing heavy rainfall around the base of the Top
End.
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 Larrimah.
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
